Platinum Clad Pocket Chronograph 13 Jewels from Japan
Luxury platinum-clad pocket chronograph featuring sub-dials and 13-jewel movement valued $13 each from bulk manufacture. HTS 9101.99.40 covers such precious metal cased complex watches with economical movements (8-17 jewels). Complies with size/thickness limits in chapter notes.
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
• Chronograph functions don't change heading—remains 9101 if precious cased and mechanical
• Platinum cladding needs thickness measurement; thin layers risk 9102 base metal classification
• US notes on insular watches apply if containing foreign components over 50% value