Rolex Submariner Date Watch from Japan
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 — 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
• 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