Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from Japan
Legendary luxury chronograph with Caliber 2385 movement containing 27 jewels, classified under HTS 9102.99.80 for high-jewel mechanical wristwatches. Features patented Tapisserie dial and stainless steel case. Embodies haute horlogerie craftsmanship.
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
• Provide technical dossier with movement blueprint showing jewel positions for jewel count verification
• Classify as wristwatch, not stopwatch, unless chronograph function dominates use per GRI rules
• For sets with extra straps, consider 9102 vs 7117 if precious metal bracelet dominates value