Seiko 5 Sports Quartz Field Watch from Germany
Seiko 5 Sports Quartz Field Watch offers day/date complication and 100m water resistance in a stainless steel case. The quartz mechanism has 0-1 jewels, aligning with HTS 9102.29.10 for non-jeweled wristwatches not of heading 9101. It's designed for rugged use with a canvas strap.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain manufacturer jewel certification; quartz movements often misdeclared as mechanical
• Check case plating depth; heavy precious metal plating may trigger 9101 scrutiny
• Document as 'finished wristwatch' not parts to avoid Chapter 85 classification