Mechanical Watch Movement Kit with Joined Gears from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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