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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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