Partly Assembled Mechanical Watch Movement
Incomplete mechanical watch movement with balance wheel, hairspring, mainspring barrel, and gear train partially assembled but lacking escapement and dial. Classified in HTS 9110.90.60.00 as an incomplete assembled watch movement regulated by balance/hairspring system within size limits. Excludes fully cased watches or general metal parts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully assembled but rough/uncased
Complete assembled movements without cases classify under specific heading 9114.20, not incomplete sets.
If gears/parts of base metal sold separately for multiple uses
Individual metal components not forming a movement set fall to section XV as articles of iron/steel.
If exceeds watch size limits for larger clocks
Movements over chapter size specs classify as clock movements under heading 9106.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit engineering drawings confirming balance wheel/hairspring regulation and partial assembly status to prevent misclassification as complete movements
• Label shipments clearly as 'watch movements only - not for other instruments' to distinguish from precision instrument parts
• Avoid common pitfall of including dial or hands, which could shift to heading 9114 as complete rough movements
Related Products under HTS 9110.90.60.00
Unassembled Quartz Watch Movement Set
A complete set of unassembled components for a quartz watch movement, including the quartz crystal oscillator, stepper motor, circuit board, and dial mounting parts, all under 12mm thick and 50mm wide. This falls under HTS 9110.90.60.00 as a partly assembled movement set suitable solely for watches, regulated by quartz crystal per chapter notes. It excludes fully assembled movements or parts for other uses.
Rough Quartz Analog Watch Movement
Rough watch movement with quartz crystal, basic circuit, and analog hands mechanism in early assembly stage, suitable only for watch cases. HTS 9110.90.60.00 covers such incomplete quartz-regulated movements under 50mm diameter. Distinct from assembled timepieces or electronic modules.
Unassembled Automatic Watch Movement Kit
Complete unassembled set for self-winding automatic watch movement including rotor, winding mechanism, and jewel bearings. Falls under HTS 9110.90.60.00 as movement sets partly assembled for balance-regulated watches within size parameters. Excludes cased watches or general parts.
Incomplete Skeleton Watch Movement
Partly assembled skeleton mechanical movement exposing gears and balance, lacking case and dial but with visible train. HTS 9110.90.60.00 for such incomplete assembled watch movements regulated by hairspring/balance. Decorative openness doesn't affect classification if dimensions met.
Quartz Chronograph Movement Set
Unassembled movement set for quartz chronograph watch with subdial mechanisms and pushers interface. Classifies under HTS 9110.90.60.00 as partly assembled quartz-regulated watch movement sets. Chronograph functions integral to watch timekeeping.
Mechanical Column Wheel Movement Blank
Rough movement base with column wheel chronograph works partially machined for high-end watches. Under HTS 9110.90.60.00 as incomplete assembled mechanical watch movement. Precision components for luxury assembly.