Seiko NH35A Automatic Movement from China

The Seiko NH35A is a reliable automatic watch movement assembled with 24 jewels, hacking seconds, and hand-winding capability, suitable for dive and field watches. It qualifies under HTS 9108.90.95.00 as a complete movement with over 17 jewels, not covered by exclusions for unassembled parts or non-timekeeping devices. Widely used by microbrands for its durability and serviceability.

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

Include manufacturer specs confirming balance wheel/hairspring regulation and jewel count to distinguish from quartz or clock movements

Check for minimum assembly requirements if claiming insular possession duty benefits under U.S

Note (b)

Avoid common pitfall of importing unmounted movements with dials/hands separately, which may classify as parts under 9114