Rolex Submariner Date Watch from Germany
Luxury stainless steel dive watch with black dial and ceramic bezel, valued at $8,500. Classified under HTS 9804.00.40 as personal baggage accompanying a transit passenger who will export it from U.S. customs territory. The total value of all accompanying articles does not exceed $200 limit (or applicable de minimis threshold for transit goods).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify transit passenger status with airline documentation; ensure all items declared on CBP Form 6059B; confirm export from U.S. territory within transit timeframe to avoid duty liability