Cork Watch Gasket Washers from Japan
Small precision washers made from natural cork for sealing watch cases against water. These are HTS 4503.90.20.00 cork washers, prized for impermeability and aging resistance. Used in luxury timepieces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide micron-level dimension specs and water resistance test data
• Avoid classification as watch parts (9114) by importing separately from movements
• Certify natural cork; synthetics go to Chapter 39 or 40