Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 18K Gold Diver from Japan
Blancpain's luxury Fifty Fathoms dive watch features an 18K red gold case with automatic movement containing 13 jewels valued over $15. Classified HTS 9101.29.50 as precious metal cased wristwatch per Chapter 91. The rotating bezel and sailcloth strap maintain dive heritage in precious metal form.
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
• Document water resistance features as integral to wristwatch function for 9101 classification
• Verify movement regulated by balance wheel/hairspring per Chapter 91 definition
• Include BOM showing no excluded Chapter 85 components triggering note 1(g)