Escapement Assembly with Pallet Fork and Escape Wheel from China
Precision subassembly consisting of pallet fork, escape wheel, and mounting plate riveted together for mechanical watch escapements. This falls under HTS 9114.90.15.00 as an inseparable multi-part assembly specifically for watch movements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.7%
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
• Obtain advance ruling from CBP on inseparability if using novel joining methods like laser welding
• Maintain records proving the assembly's dimensions fit watch movement specs (max 12mm thick)
• Check for column 1 vs column 2 rates based on foreign content origin percentages per US insular possession notes