Chapter 91 - Clocks, watches, and parts including cas...

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Items in this chapter are typically categorized to qualify under various duty-free provisions.
Watches produced in certain US insular possessions may have specific duty-free quotas, which require compliance with intricate rules.
Particular consideration of origin criteria is necessary, especially involving material sources which could impact duty under US insular possessions.
ADD/CVD trends don't have significant historical application in this chapter but watch for changes in trade agreements or policies.

Misclassifications often occur when items like watch straps or batteries are not attached at import or sold separately; these have specific classifications.
Confusion can arise with movements and parts intended for other articles; these need careful consideration under the chapter notes.
Special attention should be paid to marking requirements and accurate recording of jewels used for distinction.

This chapter includes clocks, watches, and parts thereof but excludes:

Clock or watch glasses or weights classified by their material.
Watch chains in heading 7113 or 7117.
Bearing balls in headings 7326 or 8482.
Articles of heading 8412 that work without an escapement.
Articles of chapter 85 not yet assembled into watch or clock movements. Specific definitions include:
"Watch movements" should be devices less than 12 mm thick or 50 mm in any one dimension.
Heading 9101 covers watches with cases of precious or semi-precious materials. Watches with base metal inlaid fall under 9102.

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