Pallet Stone Jewels for Chronograph Movements from China
Specialized impulse pallet jewels for chronograph watch escapements, typically made from synthetic ruby with hardened steel inserts. These critical jewels bear high-impact forces during stopwatch functions. HTS 9114.90.10.00 classification applies to all functional watch jewels regardless of position.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include engineering drawings showing escapement interface geometry for Customs verification
• Certify jewels meet ISO 3159 watchmaking standards for undisputed classification
• Ship in anti-static, humidity-controlled packaging to maintain jewel polish integrity