Gold Filled 12-Jewel Chronograph Wristwatch from Japan
Chronograph wristwatch with heavy gold filled case (base metal clad exceeding precious metal specs) and 17 mm movement with 12 jewels valued $13. Qualifies for HTS 9101.29.40 under precious metal case definition, appropriate jewel range, and thickness per watch movement parameters.
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
• Certify gold fill thickness meets 'clad with precious metal' via layer adhesion tests; declare chronograph as stopwatch facility if applicable for correct statistical note; separate from smartwatch electronics per chapter exclusions