ETA 2824-2 Unassembled Watch Movement Set

The ETA 2824-2 is a complete mechanical watch movement set supplied unassembled, including the main plate, balance wheel, hairspring, gear train, and barrel in separate components for final assembly by watchmakers. It falls under HTS 9110.11.00.00 as a complete watch movement provided unassembled or partly assembled (movement set), regulated by balance wheel and hairspring, measuring under 12mm thick and 50mm diameter. This Swiss-made caliber is widely used in mid-range luxury watches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8483.50.90Higher: 37.8% vs 17.5%

If exceeding 12mm thickness or 50mm width/diameter

Chapter 91 note 3 excludes movements outside size limits; classifies as other machinery parts instead of watch movements.

8504.10.00.00Higher: 20.5% vs 17.5%

If quartz crystal regulated without balance wheel system

Chapter 91 defines watch movements as balance wheel/hairspring or quartz; non-qualifying electronic modules fall under ball bearings or electric motors.

9114.90.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If sold as individual plates/gears without complete set

Incomplete sets lacking essential timing components classify as separate watch parts rather than complete movement sets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify movement dimensions do not exceed 12mm thickness/50mm width to qualify under chapter 91 note 3

Provide detailed packing lists specifying all movement components to avoid misclassification as assembled movements (HTS 9108)

Check for insular possession duty exemptions if containing foreign components from eligible territories, per US note requirements

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