Fashion Watch Battery Movement 1-Jewel from China
Electrically operated movement for costume jewelry watches with single decorative jewel bearing, mechanical hand display, assembled for snap-in case installation. HTS 9108.11.40 due to electrical power, mechanical display, and minimal jeweled construction. Used in inexpensive trend watches.
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
• Document that jewel is functional (not merely decorative) for proper subheading; ensure movement not pre-assembled into watch case (would be 9102); verify no column 2 country components trigger higher duties