Battery Desk Clock Movement Plate from Japan
Compact injection-molded plate for battery-powered desk clock movements, mounting quartz module and alarm buzzer. HTS 9114.40.40.00 despite plastic construction, as chapter covers clock assembly plates via note 1(c) exception for specialized parts. Common in office novelty clocks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify engineering plastic grade (nylon/ABS); flammability certification mandatory
• Common error: Chapter 39 plastics declaration ignoring clock function