Grandfather Clock Regulator Plate from China
Heavy-duty brass regulator plate for longcase grandfather clocks, supporting the deadbeat escapement and seconds pendulum arbor. Classified HTS 9114.40.40.00 for its role as a primary assembly plate in oversized clock movements exceeding 50mm width. Ensures precision timekeeping in tall floor clocks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document pendulum compatibility and escapement tolerances; comply with weight declarations for heavy brass
• Pitfall: classifying as antique restoration part under different valuation rules