Grand Seiko Spring Drive Automatic from Japan
Hybrid mechanical-quartz automatic with 9R65 Spring Drive, 30+ jewels, ±1 sec/day accuracy. Technically automatic per regulation system; HTS 9102.21.90 over 17 jewels. Revolutionizes timekeeping.
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
• Spring Drive explanation/tech specs prevent quartz misclassification
• Zaratsu polishing inspection; premium finish justifies value
• Declare as mechanical despite quartz regulator