Unitas 6497-1 Rough Manual Movement from China
The large Unitas 6497-1 manual wind rough movement with 17 jewels, ideal for pocket watches but dimensionally qualifying for wristwatches. Falls under HTS 9110.19.00.00 as rough watch movement pre-regulation. Popular in modular watch constructions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm dimensions against 50mm limit despite large size to avoid clock movement classification
• Manual wind movements need balance wheel/hairspring verification documentation
• Consider bulk packaging declarations for cost efficiency in valuation