ETA 6497-1 Hand-Wound Base for Automatic Conversion from Germany
ETA 6497-1 large manual movement often fitted with aftermarket automatic rotors; when complete with auto-winding, classifies under HTS 9108.20.80.00 as assembled automatic movement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document modification history if converted from manual to prove automatic function
• Larger movements near size limits; measure precisely before declaration
• Common in custom watches; declare as movement only, not finished product