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