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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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