Fashion Watch Battery Movement 1-Jewel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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