Blancpain Fifty Fathoms from Japan
Professional dive watch with Caliber 1315 automatic movement featuring 35 jewels—the highest count here—classified under HTS 9102.99.80. Stainless steel case with patented bezel lock. Military dive watch heritage.
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
• Extremely high jewel counts like 35 require detailed movement schematics for verification
• Dive watch certifications (ISO 6425) are secondary to HTS classification criteria
• Document helium escape valve as watch feature, not pressure regulator part