Gold-Plated Brass Watch Bracelet Clasps from Japan
Base metal brass clasps with gold plating used to secure watch bracelets. These low-cost parts valued not over $12/dozen are essential components for metal watch bands under HTS 9113.20.60.00.
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
• Document plating as 'gold-plated' not solid gold to stay in base metal classification
• Include material test certificates if requested by Customs
• Watch dozen pricing carefully as exceeding $12 shifts to higher-value subheading