Slim Quartz Movement for Dress Watches from China
Ultra-thin electrically operated quartz movement for luxury dress watches, featuring one synthetic jewel in the conducting mechanism and quartz regulation. Thickness under 5mm for high-end assembly. Classified in 9108.19.40 for electrical watch movements with minimal jewels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Certify exact jewel count via manufacturer affidavit to prevent upgrade to jeweled categories
• Use HTS description matching invoices precisely to avoid CBP reclassification during exam
• Consider advance ruling from CBP for high-value movements to confirm 9108.19.40 duty treatment