Flat Hairspring for Vintage Pocket Watch Restoration from China
Traditional flat hairspring for restoring antique mechanical pocket watches, fitting movements under 50mm diameter limit. HTS 9114.90.38.00 covers such 'other' springs as clock/watch parts despite restoration context.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include historical movement specifications confirming size compatibility with note 3 watch movement definition
• Avoid 'universal spring' labeling that suggests non-watch applications, risking section XV classification
• For bulk restoration lots, maintain individual item records; aggregate valuation can trigger part vs. scrap scrutiny