Steel Clock Movement Pillar Plate Set

A matched set of two steel plates (pillar plate and bridge) with integrated pillars for vertical spacing, engineered for grandfather clock movement assembly. Classified under HTS 9114.40.40.00 as a 'set of plates' expressly suitable for clock movement construction, supporting multi-level gear trains. Exceeds watch size limits, distinguishing it from smaller watch components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7308.90.95Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If pillar plates function as structural steel supports for general machinery

Chapter 73 covers steel structures; chapter 91 exclusion applies only to timekeeping-specific plates.

9114.40Same rate: 17.5%

If specifically for watch movements under 50mm size

Heading 9114.40.10 is reserved for smaller watch plates per chapter definitions.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 17.5%

If sold as part of complete clock machines, not discrete parts

Assembled time-measuring machines fall under 8479 per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include assembly instructions or diagrams proving set interoperability for clock movements; ensure steel composition labeling for alloy duties

• Avoid pitfall: separating plates in shipment causing 'set' status loss and higher individual part duties

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Grandfather Clock Regulator Plate

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.

Quartz Clock Movement Chassis Plate

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