Junghans Max Bill Automatic from China
Bauhaus-design automatic watch with 25 jewels (in 7-17 effective count), minimalist steel case, movement >$15. Under 9102.29.50 as other mechanical wristwatch meeting jewel/value criteria. Chapter excludes only specified items like ball bearings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• EU origin may qualify for GSP; file correctly for reduced rates
• Document hairspring/balance for mechanical confirmation
• Inspect for clad metal mimicking precious to avoid 9101