Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical from China
Military-style field watch with 17-jewel hand-winding movement over $15 value, black dial, NATO strap. Classed in 9102.29.50 for jewel range and value in base metal case, per HTS hierarchy excluding precious materials. Mechanical regulation by balance wheel fits chapter definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Include photos and teardown specs for CBP review on jewel verification
• Avoid pitfalls of mislabeling as quartz; test functionality on entry
• Document foreign components for US note on insular duty exemptions