Miyota 9015 Automatic Watch Movement Clone (7-Jewel) from Japan
Budget automatic watch movement with 7 functional jewels, 25 mm diameter, 5 mm thick, assembled and complete, valued at $12 each. Classified under HTS 9108.90.60.00 due to jewel count between 7-17, size over 15.2 mm but ≤33.8 mm, and low unit value.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document balance wheel and hairspring regulation to distinguish from quartz; customs may require technical drawings for mechanical verification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring total shipment value instead of per-unit; CBP audits low-value movements frequently
• Check for Insular Possessions exemptions if applicable, but ensure foreign component values comply with US note thresholds