Battery-Powered Stepper Motor Watch Movement

Electrically operated watch movement using a stepper motor to advance mechanical hands, with single jewel bearing and quartz regulation, complete and assembled for direct watch case installation. Classified under 9108.11.40 for having no jewels or only one, with mechanical display only. Common in economical fashion watches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9108Same rate: 17.5%

If with automatic winding (self-winding) feature

Automatic mechanically wound movements (not electrically operated) fall under different heading 9108.21

8501.10.40Higher: 39.4% vs 17.5%

If motor supplied separately without complete timekeeping assembly

DC motors not assembled into watch movements classify as electric motors per Chapter 85 exclusion

9114.90.10Same rate: 17.5%

If imported as replacement part with jewels but not complete movement

Clock/watch parts other than movements go to 9114 if not fully assembled timekeeping devices

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include technical specs confirming electrical operation via battery/quartz and mechanical hands output; avoid mixing with digital display components to prevent Chapter 85 classification; document foreign content value for potential Insular Possessions duty rules

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Miniature Quartz Clock Movement 0-Jewel

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Economical Wristwatch Quartz Movement Module

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Fashion Watch Battery Movement 1-Jewel

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Kids' Watch Quartz Movement No Jewels

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