Seiko VH31 Quartz Movement from China
Seiko VH31 meca-quartz hybrid movement with no traditional jewels, featuring mechanical chronograph sweep seconds powered by quartz. 23.3mm diameter, complete assembly for pilot watches. Classified 9108.90.20.00 as no jewels despite hybrid technology.
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
• Clarify 'meca-quartz' vs pure mechanical in documentation; CBP counts only traditional jewels
• Include technical drawings showing absence of pallet jewels for hybrid movement verification
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50 units per carton to prevent 'industrial parts' reclassification