Citizen Eco-Drive Digital BM8180 Watch from Japan
Citizen's Eco-Drive Digital BM8180 uses solar-powered quartz movement with opto-electronic LCD display for world time and chronograph functions. The stainless steel case but non-precious metal construction places it in HTS 9102.91.20 for electrically operated watches with opto-electronic display only. Eco-friendly with perpetual calendar.
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
• Document solar cell integration as part of the quartz electrical movement for proper electric operation classification
• Confirm case composition excludes precious metals via material certificates
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as 9101 if any gold plating exceeds cladding thresholds