Quartz Desk Clock with Watch Movement from Japan
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 — 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
• 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