Seiko 5 Sports Quartz Field Watch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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