Rhodium-Plated Gold Lugs Set from Japan
Four solid 18K gold strap lugs with rhodium plating for scratch resistance, attaching case to bracelet. HTS 9111.90.40.00 classification applies as integral precious metal watch case components. Precision machined for perfect strap alignment.
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
• Declare both gold alloy and rhodium plating weights separately for accurate valuation
• Demonstrate lugs cannot function independently of case (drilled mounting holes)
• Avoid importing pre-attached to bracelets to prevent strap assembly classification