Nivarox Hairspring for Mechanical Watches

A Nivarox alloy hairspring designed for mechanical watch movements, regulating oscillation frequency for precise timekeeping. It falls under HTS 9114.90.34.00 as a spring specifically for watches, essential for balance wheel operation in automatic and manual timepieces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.3%+17.5%24.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇨🇦Canada7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇩🇪Germany7.3%+10.0%17.3%
🇯🇵Japan7.3%+10.0%17.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8504.90Lower: 10% vs 24.8%

If suitable for general industrial timing devices

Chapter note 4 excludes parts usable in non-watch articles like precision instruments from chapter 91.

7320.20.50Lower: 21.4% vs 24.8%

If made primarily of stainless steel for bulk sale

Base metal springs of general use fall under section XV per chapter exclusion note 1(c).

9114.90.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 24.8%

If for clock movements rather than watch movements

Same heading but different subheading applies to springs exceeding watch size limits (over 50mm).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the spring is explicitly for watch movements (under 12mm thick, 50mm wide) to avoid reclassification under chapter 85

Provide manufacturer specs confirming compatibility with watch balance wheels; retain movement assembly diagrams

Check for base metal parts exclusion per chapter note 1(c); hairsprings qualify as watch-specific