Precious Metal Stop-Watch 10 Jewels from Japan
14K gold cased stopwatch with 10-jewel mechanical movement valued at $14, designed for timing events. Classifies under HTS 9101.99.40 as precious metal watch (not excluded by chapter notes) with low-value mid-jewel movement. Includes sweep second hand functionality.
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
• Distinguish from sports timers—must have timekeeping display for Chapter 91, not pure stopwatches
• CBP may test escapement mechanism to confirm regulated movement per chapter definitions
• Mark 'stop-watch' explicitly; misdescription as wristwatch risks penalties