Solid Gold Exhibition Case Back from Japan
Transparent sapphire crystal window set in solid 18K gold frame for viewing watch movements. Qualifies under HTS 9111.90.40.00 due to predominant precious metal construction of the case back frame. Popular in high-complication watches.
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
• Calculate precious metal content excluding glass/crystal weight for duty purposes
• Provide assembly diagrams showing gold frame as essential case component
• Separate crystal (glass heading 7005) from gold frame in import documentation