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14K Gold Watch Scrap from Mexico

Scrap from decommissioned luxury watches with 14K gold cases and bracelets, collected for smelting. Qualifies under HTS 7112.91.0100 due to gold alloy composition used for recovery, not metal-clad exclusions.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit detailed breakdown of karat weight and alloy certification from accredited assayers

• Segregate from stainless steel components to prevent reclassification as mixed scrap

• Comply with Basel Convention for transboundary hazardous waste if contaminated