Mini Quartz Desk Clock Mechanism from Japan
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.
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 as 'clock movements, not assembled into cases' to prevent misclassification
• Maintain records proving foreign content value for potential insular possession duty calculations
• Test random samples for dimensional compliance before large shipments