Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E Field Watch from Germany
Solar-powered quartz wrist watch with canvas strap, stainless steel case, and military-style dial. Falls under HTS 9102.19.60 as electrically operated (quartz crystal system) wrist watch with textile strap and base metal case not qualifying for 9101 precious metal heading. Eco-Drive technology charges via light exposure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document solar cell as integral to electrically operated movement to prevent separation as Chapter 85 component
• Confirm case material is base metal (not precious) via material test certificates for accurate 9102.19 classification
• Beware of quota limits for insular possession watches; obtain proper licenses if claiming duty-free entry