Pendulum Clock Bottom Plate from Japan
Reinforced bottom plate for pendulum-regulated clock movements, with suspension spring and weight arbor mounts. Falls under HTS 9114.40.40.00 as essential assembly plate for gravity-driven timekeepers like regulator clocks. Accommodates heavy bob pendulum systems.
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
• Include load-bearing specs and pendulum frequency data; use anti-corrosion treatments for humidity
• Pitfall: weight misdeclaration as furniture hardware