ETA 2801 Watch Movement from China
The ETA 2801 is a complete, assembled mechanical watch movement with no jewels, measuring 25.6 mm in diameter and 3.65 mm thick, well under the 33.8 mm limit of HTS 9108.90.10.00. It features a manual wind mechanism and is widely used in entry-level Swiss watches. Classified here due to its jewel-less construction and compact size per Chapter 91 definitions.
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 33.8 mm and confirm zero jewels via technical specs to avoid reclassification to jeweled categories
• For insular possession imports, ensure compliance with US Note quotas and assembly requirements for duty-free entry
• Provide detailed technical drawings and jewel count certification to CBP to prevent valuation disputes