Silver-Plated Bulova Precisionist Quartz Watch with Mesh Band from Japan
High-frequency quartz watch (262kHz) with sweeping seconds hand, silver-plated case, and stainless steel mesh band. Classified HTS 9102.11.50: electrically operated wrist watch with mechanical display only, silver-plated case, base metal band. Precisionist movement qualifies as quartz electrical system.
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
• Precisionist quartz declared as 'electrically operated' despite smooth sweep; include movement specs
• Mesh bands prone to plating wear—document initial rhodium/silver layer thickness
• For bulk imports, pre-clear plating assays through CBP labs to prevent exam holds