Incabloc Shock-Protected Hairspring from Japan

A shock-resistant hairspring with Incabloc mounting system for luxury mechanical watches, regulating balance wheel oscillations. Falls under HTS 9114.90.38.00 as specialized 'other' watch springs for precise timekeeping.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.2%

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

Import Tips

Document shock protection patents/trademarks to prove watch-specific engineering, avoiding general parts classification

Ensure packaging identifies end-use for 'watch movements only' to support chapter 91 over chapter 73/85 alternatives

Monitor for preferential tariff treatment under US insular possessions rules for watch components (US note b)