Diamond-Set Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz from Japan
Iconic octagonal watch with 18K gold case set with baguette diamonds, quartz electrical movement, integrated bracelet. HTS 9101.19.80 applies as precious metal cased electrical watch; diamonds don't trigger pearl/stone exclusion since gold dominant. Meets all watch movement size specs.
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
• Separate gemstone value declaration using GIA certificates; affects overall duty calculation
• Prove diamonds are incidental to case; substantial stones risk jewelry classification
• Integrated bracelets count as case extension; measure total precious metal content