Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin 18K Gold from Japan
Ultra-thin dress watch with 18K rose gold case and manual/automatic Caliber 899 with 25 jewels. HTS 9101.21.50 classification for precious metal case and jewel count in movement.
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
• Thin movements require jeweler inspection reports confirming jewel specifications
• Rose gold alloys need chemical analysis certificates for customs verification
• Avoid misdeclaration as 'quartz' which would shift to entirely different duty rates