Strike Clock Train Bridge Plate

Dedicated bridge plate for the striking train in chiming clocks, supporting hammer arbors and cam followers. Under HTS 9114.40.40.00 as clock movement assembly plate for musical strike mechanisms in Westminster and Whittington clocks. Ensures synchronized hour/quarter chimes.

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.

9209.99.80.00Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If strike mechanism classified as musical

Clock chimes resembling instruments fall under Chapter 92.

9114.30.40Higher: 24.7% vs 17.5%

If with integrated bells

Bell-inclusive plates use separate subheading.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 17.5%

If bare hammer supports

General metal strikers outside chapter 91 scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide chime sequence programming specs; soundproof packaging required

• Pitfall: acoustic component focus causing Chapter 92 musical instrument shift

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