Seiko NH35A Automatic Watch Movement from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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