9109.10.70/Quartz Wall Clock Movement/Japan

Quartz Wall Clock Movement from Japan

A complete electrically operated quartz clock movement valued under $5, designed for installation in wall clocks. It includes a stepper motor, quartz crystal oscillator, and gear train for accurate timekeeping. Classified under HTS 9109.10.70 as an assembled electrically operated clock movement not exceeding dimensional limits and priced below the value threshold.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify movement dimensions do not exceed 12mm thickness and 50mm width/length to qualify as a 'watch/clock movement' per chapter notes

• Provide detailed value documentation including component costs to prove valuation under $5 per unit; bulk imports require precise invoices

• Ensure no escapement mechanism or ball bearings, as those exclude classification in Chapter 91 per note 1 exclusions