Brass Clock Movement Plate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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