Museum Quality Miniature Clock Diorama from Japan
Artistic miniature clock scene with functional quartz watch movement centerpiece. Classified 9103.90.00 as clock with watch movement where timekeeping remains principal function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Appraisal documentation required to establish timekeeping vs artistic value
• Avoid decorative sculpture classification by emphasizing operational movement
• Customs artwork declaration may affect duty treatment and inspection