Steel Pilot Watch Case from Japan
Matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case for aviation pilot watches, featuring oversized crown and slide rule bezel window. HTS 9112.20.40.00 covers such metal cases for Chapter 91 watches. Built for legibility under cockpit lighting conditions.
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
• PVD coating thickness declarations prevent undervaluation claims during appraisal
• Include bezel rotation mechanism diagrams showing watch-specific engineering
• Avoid 'instrument case' generic descriptions—specify 'for wristwatch timepieces' explicitly