Stainless Steel Wristwatch Case from Japan
A precision-machined stainless steel case designed specifically for wristwatches, featuring a screw-down back and water-resistant seals. It falls under HTS 9112.20.40.00 as a metal case for watches in Chapter 91, excluding complete watches or movements. The case provides the outer housing and protection for the watch movement and dial.
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
• Verify the case is suitable solely for Chapter 91 goods via technical specs; general metal containers go to Chapter 73
• Provide detailed engineering drawings showing watch-specific features like bezel threads to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact metal alloy composition (e.g
• 316L stainless) for accurate duty assessment and material-specific rules