Gold-Plated Brass Dive Watch Case from Japan
Heavy-duty brass watch case with 18k gold plating and 200m water resistance threading, sized for 42mm divers' watches. Falls under HTS 9111.20.4000 as a base metal (brass) case that is gold-plated, distinct from wholly precious metal cases in heading 9101. Designed for high-pressure marine environments.
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
• Provide plating thickness certification (e.g
• microns of gold) to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Declare water resistance features accurately as they confirm watch case functionality
• Avoid pairing with movements at import to prevent classification as complete watch under 9102