Seiko NH35A Automatic Watch Movement from China
The Seiko NH35A is a complete, assembled automatic watch movement with 24 jewels, day-date complication, and hacking seconds, powered by a self-winding rotor. It falls under HTS 9108.20.80.00 as a watch movement with automatic winding, not exceeding 12mm thickness and 50mm width per chapter notes, and not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 9108.20.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify movement dimensions do not exceed 12mm thickness/50mm width to qualify under chapter definition of watch movements
• Provide technical specs confirming automatic winding mechanism and completeness for CBP classification
• Check for insular possession duty exemptions if applicable, but ensure compliance with wage verification and quantity limits