Mini Quartz Desk Clock Mechanism

Assembled quartz movement under 40mm diameter for miniature desk clocks, complete with second hand gear train, valued below $5. Regulated by quartz crystal for accurate timekeeping. HTS 9109.90.40.00 covers such low-value complete clock movements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 16.4%

If primarily plastic construction exceeding movement specs

Plastic articles not qualifying as defined movements fall to chapter 39 per note 1(c).

8506.50.00Higher: 37.7% vs 16.4%

If imported as primary cells with attached minimal movement

Battery packs with incidental timing function classified by battery component in chapter 85.

9114.90.30Lower: 10% vs 16.4%

If suitable for both clocks and watches (dual use)

Universal movements classifiable in watch parts heading 9114 per chapter note 4 exception.

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Label shipments clearly as 'clock movements, not assembled into cases' to prevent misclassification

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