Tissot Le Locle Automatic Regulateur POWR131 from China
Tissot Le Locle Regulateur features ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with 25 jewels (counted as 17 for tariff), valued over $15, in stainless steel dress case. HTS 9102.99.60 applies to mechanical wristwatches with over 7-17 jewels, excluding precious metal cases of 9101. Traditional regulator dial layout with separated sub-dials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Regulateur dials don't affect classification; focus on movement jewels/value documentation
• Swiss watches often exceed value threshold; maintain A-T certificates for origin verification
• Ensure crystal not separately classifiable as clock/watch glass per chapter exclusion (a)