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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