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Braided Stainless Steel Cable Watch Band from Japan

Flexible braided stainless steel cable bracelet with optional silver plating, engineered for high-jewel precious metal wristwatches in 9101.29.90. Screw clasp ensures secure fit. Base metal construction qualifies under the subheading when entered power of 2.

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

• Conduct pull tests on braid construction; weak cables rejected as unsafe for wearable goods

• Include origin certificates for base metal; alloy composition affects preferential duty claims

• Package with matching watch to avoid separate jewelry classification scrutiny