Mantal Clock with Single Synthetic Jewel from China
Traditional-style mantal clock (8x6 inches) with wooden case and single synthetic ruby jewel in its quartz escapement, 42 mm movement. Operates over 50 hours on standard battery, classified in HTS 9105.99.30 for clocks with minimal or no jewels and specified dimensions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify synthetic vs natural jewels in documentation; synthetic jewels still count as 'one jewel'
• Obtain movement disassembly photos for jewel verification during high-volume shipments