Quartz Clock Movement Chassis Plate from China
Stamped stainless steel chassis plate serving as the base for quartz clock movements, with mounts for stepper motor and crystal oscillator. HTS 9114.40.40.00 covers it as a plate suitable for clock assembly despite quartz regulation, per broad chapter definition of time-determining systems. Used in modern desk and wall clocks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include quartz system diagrams proving timekeeping function over electric component; segregate from Chapter 85 electronics
• Avoid declaring as motor mount to prevent 8501 shift