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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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