Grandfather Clock Regulator Plate from Japan
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 — 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
• Document pendulum compatibility and escapement tolerances; comply with weight declarations for heavy brass
• Pitfall: classifying as antique restoration part under different valuation rules