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
24.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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