Accurist Quartz Dress Watch AU1618-0 from Japan
Accurist AU1618 is a slim quartz dress watch with gold-tone stainless steel case, leather strap, and Roman numerals. The basic quartz movement with 0-1 jewels places it under HTS 9102.19.40 for electrically operated non-precious watches. Perfect for business attire.
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
• Specify gold-tone plating as 'base metal clad' not precious to avoid 9101
• Leather strap valuation separate from watch to optimize duties
• Test water resistance claims; discrepancies lead to reclassification risks