Steel Clock Movement Pillar Plate Set from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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