Regulator Skeleton Case
A 37mm open-work steel watch case with rhodium plating, designed for regulator watches with a separate seconds dial. As a plated base metal case, it falls under tariff item 9111.20.00 for base metal cases whether or not gold- or silver-plated.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rhodium plating is considered metal clad with precious metal
Metal clad with precious metal is classified separately from plated base metal cases.
If the case is imported with a movement or other parts
Complete watches or movements are classified under different headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Describe the rhodium plating as a non-precious metal plating to avoid classification as precious metal
• Provide a detailed description of the open-work design to support the case classification
• Ensure the case is not imported with a movement, as that would change the tariff classification
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