Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E Field Watch from China
Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E uses solar quartz movement with canvas strap and stainless steel case, offering perpetual calendar and no jewels. Classified under HTS 9102.29.04 for other wristwatches with textile straps and minimal/no jewels. Light-powered tech fits 'quartz crystal' system per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document solar cell as integral to quartz movement to avoid Chapter 85 electronics classification
• Certify canvas as textile material with lab tests if challenged on plastic content
• Track value of foreign components for insular possession duty calculations