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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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