Sellita SW1000 Movement from Japan
Sellita SW1000 ultra-thin automatic movement without jewels, 28.6 mm x 3.6 mm fitting HTS 9108.90.10.00. High-beat 28,800 vph for dress watches. Complete caliber assembly excluding any gemstone jewels.
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
• Obtain manufacturer jewel certification letter for CBP examination
• Consider duty drawback programs for movements later exported in complete watches
• Separate shipments by country to optimize Column 1 vs Column 2 preferential rates