Citizen Eco-Drive BM8180-03E Field Watch from Germany
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 — 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 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