Traveler's Leather Watch from Japan
A wristwatch with leather strap personally owned and used daily by the traveler for over a year abroad. Classifiable under 9804.00.20 as personal effects in possession prior to US departure, appropriate for personal use only.
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
• Engraving or service records help prove ownership; avoid new-looking watches; secondary inspection may verify personal use