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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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