ETA 2801 Watch Movement from China
The ETA 2801 is a complete, assembled mechanical watch movement with 17 jewels, measuring approximately 25.6 mm in diameter, well under the 33.8 mm limit for HTS 9108.90.30.00. It features a balance wheel and hairspring regulation system for precise timekeeping, suitable for installation in wristwatches. This classification applies to movements having over 1 but not over 7 jewels in the specified size range.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify exact jewel count (2-7) and dimensions ≤33.8mm with calipers; provide technical specs sheet from manufacturer
• Include certificate of origin and assembly confirmation to qualify for potential insular possession duty exemptions
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as parts if not fully assembled with display system capability