Citizen Eco-Drive Quartz Watch from Japan
Citizen Eco-Drive is a solar-powered quartz wristwatch with light-charged battery and no mechanical jewels in the movement, offering perpetual calendar and world time features. It qualifies for HTS 9102.91.40 as an electrically operated watch regardless of solar charging mechanism. Stainless steel case enhances premium appeal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document solar cell integration as part of electrically operated movement, not separate chapter 85 component
• Provide battery/charging system specs to distinguish from mechanical movements
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as 'solar-powered calculators' - confirm primary watch function