Carriage Clock Movement Baseplate from Japan
Jeweled brass baseplate for French carriage clocks, with Geneva striping and lever escapement mounts. Classified HTS 9114.40.40.00 for portable clock assembly exceeding watch size parameters. Iconic for travel clocks with repeater functions.
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
• Appraisal for antique value adjustments; UV-protective packaging for finishes
• Pitfall: luxury marking causing higher Column 1 duties