Cuckoo Clock Movement Mainplate from Japan
Ornately machined mainplate for traditional cuckoo clock movements, featuring slots for bellows linkage and strike train assembly. Falls under HTS 9114.40.40.00 as a plate designed exclusively for clock movement assembly, accommodating larger Bavarian clock dimensions. Supports mechanical bird call and hour-strike mechanisms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide cuckoo-specific engineering specs showing bellows compatibility; use protective packaging for intricate engravings
• Common issue: undervaluation as decorative metalwork triggering audits