Gold-Plated Brass Watch Back
A brass watch back with thin gold electroplating and an exhibition window for mechanical movements, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and torque screw pattern. The base metal prevails over the plating, classifying this under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a watch case part.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the watch back is sold as part of a complete watch case
Complete watch cases are classified separately from parts.
If the item is marketed as imitation jewelry
Imitation jewelry of base metal falls under Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation on the plating thickness and base metal composition
• Describe the item as a watch case part in all import documentation
• Ensure the sapphire crystal is included in the declared value
Related Products under Tariff item 9111.90.00
14K White Gold Watch Back
A solid 14 karat white gold screw-down case back for luxury chronograph watches, featuring engraved serial numbers. This watch case part is wholly composed of precious metal, which classifies it under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a part of watch cases.
18K Gold Solid Watch Case
A precision-engineered watch case crafted entirely from 18 karat gold, designed for luxury timepieces. This complete watch case is made wholly of precious metal without any base metal core, qualifying under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a part of watch cases.
22K Gold Push-Piece Protectors
A pair of 22 karat gold protectors for chronograph push-buttons on watch cases, machined to integrate with the case design. These are precious metal case parts providing button protection and luxury finish, falling under tariff item 9111.90.00.
Engraved Medallion Case Center
A solid 18k gold-filled case center with a hand-engraved coat-of-arms medallion for heirloom watches, made of base metal with a heavy gold layer. Despite the gold layer, the base metal predominates, classifying this under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a watch case part.
Palladium Clad Watch Case Middle
The main body section of a watch case clad with palladium over a base metal core, used in medical-grade luxury watches. The precious metal cladding construction qualifies this part under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a watch case part.
Platinum Clad Stainless Steel Watch Case
A stainless steel watch case clad with a thick layer of platinum, meeting the 'metal clad with precious metal' definition. This significant precious metal cladding qualifies the part under tariff item 9111.90.00 as a watch case part.