Miyota 1S12 Quartz Movement from Japan
Citizen's Miyota 1S12 is a small quartz movement with 8 jewels, 14 mm diameter, and 4.5 mm thickness, used in compact ladies' watches. It qualifies for HTS 9108.90.50.00 as a complete assembled movement over 7 but not over 17 jewels, valued under $15, and not exceeding 15.2 mm. Features sweeping seconds hand via quartz regulation.
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
• Label shipments clearly with HTS details and jewel count to avoid misclassification; check for foreign content rules if claiming insular possession duty benefits
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with watch movement quotas