Sapphire Watch Crystal Press from China
Precision tool for installing sapphire watch crystals into watch cases during assembly. Classified as other watch parts under HTS 9114.90.40.00 since it's specialized for watch manufacturing, not general clock work.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.3%
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
• Provide evidence of exclusive use in watch production to distinguish from general assembly tools
• Document sapphire material content separately to avoid confusion with finished crystals
• Ensure invoices specify 'watch parts' not generic tooling to prevent misclassification