Vacheron Constantin Overseas 18K Gold Manual Watch from Japan
High-end sports watch with 18K gold case, manual winding movement with 21 jewels, featuring integrated bracelet design. HTS 9101.29.90 applies to wristwatches with precious metal cases, over 17 jewels, excluding automatic and stopwatch functions. Distinguished from 9101.11-9101.21 by manual wind mechanism.
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
• Obtain manufacturer letter confirming manual wind operation and exact jewel count to support 9101.29.90 over 9101.29.10
• For white/rose gold alloys, provide metallurgical analysis; customs scrutinizes cladding vs solid precious metal
• Maintain chain of custody documentation from Swiss manufacture to prevent counterfeiting claims at entry