9804.00.20/Traveler's Leather Watch/Japan

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

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Import Tips

• Engraving or service records help prove ownership; avoid new-looking watches; secondary inspection may verify personal use