Quartz Desk Clock with Watch Movement from China
A compact quartz-powered desk clock utilizing a watch movement not exceeding 12mm thickness and 50mm width, designed for tabletop use with analog display. It falls under HTS 9103.90.00 as a clock with watch movement, excluding heading 9104 instruments. The small movement size distinguishes it from larger clock mechanisms.
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
• Verify movement dimensions do not exceed 12mm thickness/50mm width per chapter notes to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs and photos of the movement during entry to confirm watch movement classification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as standard clocks; ensure no heading 9104 instrument features like alarms