Vintage Watch Case Latch from China
Spring-loaded brass latch for flip-open vintage watch cases, calibrated for fingertip release. Reproduces 1940s hunter case mechanism. HTS 9112.90.00.00 as specialized Chapter 91 case part.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
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
• Spring tension specifications demonstrate fingertip operation
• Reference to specific vintage models prevents generic classification
• Patina finishing consistent with restoration use