Brass Clock Movement Plate from China
A brass base plate that holds the gear train and escapement in mantel clock movements. Classified under HTS 9114.40.80.00 as an 'other' clock movement plate, distinct from general metal parts due to its specific timekeeping function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.7%
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
• Provide engineering specs confirming compatibility only with clock movements to justify Chapter 91
• Label with exact dimensions to prove compliance with watch movement size limits if applicable
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as Chapter 83 decorative hardware