Stainless Steel Watch Crown from Japan

A knurled stainless steel crown used to set the time and date on mechanical watches. This part is specifically designed for watch assembly and falls under HTS 9114.90.40.00 as an other part for watches, distinct from general use parts excluded by chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.8%

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

Verify the part is exclusively for watch use to avoid reclassification to Section XV for general metal parts

Include detailed technical specs and assembly diagrams in documentation to prove watch-specific function

Check for precious metal content which may trigger different classification under heading 9114 for clad parts