U.S. imports of Non-Battery Watch Movements (SITC 88552) totaled $1.5M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Watch Movements paid $178K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Battery Watch Movements imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMechanical and automatic watch movements — driven by mainspring energy rather than a battery — are the core components of traditional fine watchmaking and command significant value as standalone trade goods for both OEM assembly and the watch repair aftermarket. Switzerland is the dominant origin for high-grade mechanical movements, and the movement's jewel count, frequency, and complication level are the commercial specifications that drive pricing and, in some cases, valuation disputes at entry. Importers should ensure that movement specifications are fully documented on commercial invoices, as CBP appraisement of high-value movements is closely scrutinized.
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At the SITC level captured here, jewel count is not the primary classification criterion — the power source (non-battery) is. However, at the more detailed HTS 10-digit level, jewel count and the number of balance-wheel adjustments can determine the specific tariff line and applicable duty rate. Importers should confirm the precise HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker using the movement's technical specifications.
Related-party transactions require CBP to determine whether the transfer price is acceptable under the transaction value method or whether an alternative valuation method (deductive, computed, or fallback) must be used. Importers in related-party movement transactions should be prepared to demonstrate that the price was not influenced by the relationship, typically through a transfer pricing study or comparable uncontrolled price analysis.
Basic heading 354 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88552 · $1.5M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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Switzerland and Thailand together supply 94% of it. Thailand pays 12.6% duty; Germany 0.0%.
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$1.5MYoY · free account
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$582KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.6M of Non-Battery Watch Movements.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.