18K Gold Citizen Eco-Drive Digital Wristwatch from Japan
Citizen's solar-powered Eco-Drive watch in 18K gold case features an opto-electronic LCD display for world time, alarms, and perpetual calendar. Falls under HTS 9101.19.20 as an electrically operated wristwatch with opto-electronic display only, case wholly of precious metal per chapter notes. The gold construction distinguishes it from base metal models.
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 solar cell efficiency certification as it's electrically operated
• Confirm 18K gold purity via refinery assay
• Include movement specs confirming <12mm thickness per chapter definition