Watch Balance Staff Jewels from Japan
Synthetic ruby jewels that reduce friction on balance staff pivots in mechanical watches. These fall under HTS 9114.90.50.00 as other precision watch parts. Critical for maintaining accuracy and longevity.
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
• Specify hole jewel vs cap jewel function
• Include hardness specifications
• Not to be confused with bearing balls (excluded)