Quartz Clock Movement Chassis Plate from Japan
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 — 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 quartz system diagrams proving timekeeping function over electric component; segregate from Chapter 85 electronics
• Avoid declaring as motor mount to prevent 8501 shift