Sapphire Watch Crystal Press from Japan
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 — 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
• 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