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%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
• 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