Gold-Plated Watch Bezel Insert from Japan
Ceramic bezel ring with gold plating used in diver's watches for dive timing. Falls under HTS 9114.90.40.00 as other watch parts; precious metal cladding noted but primarily functional ceramic component.
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
• Declare precious metal content accurately for potential drawback claims
• Provide material assays for gold plating to support Chapter 91 classification over Chapter 71
• Ensure bezel is imported unassembled to avoid complete watch classification