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Timex Indiglo LCD Watch Movement

Quartz movement featuring electroluminescent Indiglo backlight with opto-electronic LCD display. Complete electrically operated assembly designed specifically for wristwatches within size parameters. Digital-only display technology.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9405.42.60Higher: 43.5% vs 12.5%

If other electric lamps assembled

Chapter exclusion sends standalone electroluminescent panels to lighting chapter

9108Same rate: 12.5%

If with mechanical display incorporated

Dual display movements (LCD + hands) classify under 9108.52, not display-only

8541Same rate: 12.5%

If photosensitive semiconductor devices

Individual opto-electronic components unassembled go to chapter 85 per note 1(g)

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Backlight classified as integral opto-electronic feature, not separate illumination

• Ensure movement imported without case to avoid 91.02 classification

• For Guam/American Samoa, verify territorial share allocations