Breguet Classique 18K White Gold Phases of Moon from Japan
Complicated wristwatch featuring 18K white gold case, manual wind movement with moonphase, 21 jewels and guilloché dial. HTS 9101.29.90 for wristwatches with precious metal cases and movements over 17 jewels, even with complications (non-stopwatch). Complications don't trigger chapter exclusions.
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
• Moonphase mechanisms count additional jewels; provide complete movement schematics
• Complicated watches valued by complication factor; use specialist appraisers
• White gold rhodium plating wears; document original finish vs refurbished condition