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Silicon Hairspring for Luxury Chronometers from Japan

Advanced silicon hairspring for high-end chronometer-grade watches, offering antimagnetic properties and improved isochronism. Classified under HTS 9114.90.34.00 as a hairspring for watch movements per chapter definition of time-regulating devices.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include material analysis certificates proving silicon construction; avoids precious metal misclassification

• Document end-use as watch movements only; silicon hairsprings must meet watch dimension specs

• Beware of set classification if shipped with balance wheel - may shift to complete movement heading 9108