White Gold Dress Watch 15 Jewels from Japan
Slim white gold cased dress wristwatch with 15-jewel automatic movement valued under $15 through high-volume Asian production. HTS 9101.99.40 applies to precious metal watches with mid-jewel movements and economical components. Excludes quartz or parts per Chapter 91 legal 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
• White gold requires rhodium plating certification; improper alloy may reclassify as base metal
• Include movement blueprints showing jewel count and dimensions (≤50mm/12mm) for CBP review
• Insular possession rules apply—check duty-free quotas if from Virgin Islands/Guam per US notes