Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement

HTS code 9101.91.40 classifies imports of: Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement. This line sits within Chapter 91 (Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal:), Section XVIII (Optical, Photographic, Measuring, Medical Instruments), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. The schedule specifies ad valorem (percentage-of-value) duty for this line. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.

The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 9101.91.40 is Free, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. No special preferential rate is listed for this line, so FTA origin alone will not reduce the general duty. The Column 2 rate of $2.25 each + 45% on the case + 35% on the battery applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea — a much higher historical "full" tariff. Because the general rate is Free, most imports under this code enter the US without duty, though anti-dumping, countervailing, or Section 301 tariffs can still apply depending on country of origin.

Footnotes: [{"columns": ["stat", "units"], "value": "See statistical note 1 to this chapter. ", "type": "endnote"}]. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract — this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.