Seiko NH35A Rough Mechanical Movement from China
The Seiko NH35A rough movement is a hacking, hand-winding automatic caliber with 24 jewels, delivered uncalibrated for final adjustment. Classified under HTS 9110.19.00.00 as it constitutes a rough watch movement regulated by traditional mechanical escapement within chapter size constraints. Watch assemblers finish and test it before casing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer specs confirming mechanical regulation system to distinguish from quartz or electronic movements
• Label shipments clearly as 'rough, unadjusted watch movements' with jewel count and beat rate to facilitate CBP examination
• For high-volume imports, explore US insular possession certificates if applicable, ensuring minimum assembly compliance