9114.40.40.00 - Any plate, or set of plates, suitable for assembling thereon a clock movement 🖩

This HTS classification, 9114.40.40.00, pertains to plates or sets of plates specifically designed for the assembly of a clock movement. These components are the foundational structures upon which the intricate workings of a clock are built, providing the framework and mounting points for gears, springs, and other essential mechanisms. Their primary function is to serve as the base or intermediate support for the entire clockworks.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9114.40.20.00, which covers specific "bottom or pillar plates" for watch movements. While both involve plates for movements, 9114.40.40.00 is broader, encompassing any plate or set of plates intended for clock movement assembly, not limited to watch movements or specific plate types. The "Other" designation at this level signifies a catch-all for plates used in clock movements that do not fit into more specific descriptions within the 9114.40.20.00 subheading.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9114.40.40.00 is determined by the plate's suitability for assembling a clock movement. This includes, but is not limited to, plates made of various materials such as brass, nickel silver, or other alloys commonly used in horology, provided their intended use is to form the structural basis for a clock's internal mechanism.