Seiko NH35A Automatic Mechanical Movement

The Seiko NH35A is a fully assembled automatic watch movement featuring 24 jewels, qualifying under HTS 9108.20.40.00 due to exceeding 17 jewels and automatic self-winding capability. It includes day/date complications and adheres to watch movement size limits in Chapter 91 notes. Widely used in dive watches and everyday timepieces for its durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9108.11Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If manual (non-automatic) winding

With balance wheel but without automatic winding, it classifies under the manual wind movements heading 9108.11.

9109.90.40.00Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If imported as complete clock movement

Similar automatic movements over 50mm or for clocks (not watches) fall under heading 9109 for clock movements.

7115.90.05Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If containing significant precious metal parts

Parts of base metal with precious metal cladding for general use classify in Chapter 71, not Chapter 91 movements.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document exact jewel count (24 for NH35A) and automatic winding mechanism to avoid reclassification to manual wind headings

Check for foreign component origins if from US insular possessions to claim duty-free entry under quota limits

Ensure no escapement-less construction, which would exclude from Chapter 91 per notes