Mechanical Watch Movement Kit with Joined Gears from China
A partially assembled mechanical watch movement featuring the gear train and escapement mechanism fastened to the main plate. Classified under HTS 9110.90.40.00 because it comprises multiple fastened parts forming an incomplete movement for luxury watches. Importers use these for high-end Swiss-style timepieces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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 certification that it's a watch movement regulated by balance wheel/hairspring; declare exact number of joined pieces accurately; beware of over-assembly risking shift to heading 9108