9108.11.40 - Having no jewels or only one jewel

This HTS category, 9108.11.40, specifically encompasses complete and assembled watch movements that are electrically operated and designed to display time mechanically, or are capable of incorporating a mechanical display. The defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the presence of no jewels or, at most, a single jewel within the movement's construction. These movements represent a fundamental component of watches where electrical power drives a mechanical timekeeping and display mechanism.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 9108.11.80 ("Other"), by its precise limitation on the number of jewels. While both fall under electrically operated watch movements with mechanical display capabilities, 9108.11.40 is exclusively for those with minimal or no jeweling. This distinction is crucial for accurate duty assessment, as the presence and number of jewels can indicate a higher degree of precision and durability, often impacting value and tariff treatment.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories within 9108.11.40. The classification is complete at this level, based on the electrical operation, mechanical display capability, and the specific limitation of having no jewels or only one jewel. When classifying, it is important to verify these exact specifications against the physical characteristics of the watch movement itself.