Partly Assembled Mechanical Watch Movement from Japan
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.
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
• 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