18K White Gold Ladies Quartz Watch

A delicate ladies' wristwatch crafted from 18K white gold with a quartz electronic movement showing mechanical display and zero jewels. It meets HTS 9101.11.40 criteria for precious metal cased, electrically operated watches with minimal jewels. Ideal for formal wear with its slim profile and diamond hour markers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9101Same rate: 17.5%

If with optical display

Electrically operated watches with digital/optical displays (not mechanical) fall under separate subheading 9101.12.

9102.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If strap is integral precious metal and mechanically operated

Mechanical (non-electrical) movements with precious metal cases go to 9102, regardless of jewel count.

4202.12Higher: 27.6% vs 17.5%

If imported as watch with leather strap set

Watches with significant non-metal components like leather straps may classify as travel/trinket sets in Chapter 42.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed movement specs confirming electrical operation and mechanical display to customs for proper subheading

Include karat markings and metal purity certificates; alloys below 14K may reclassify to base metal headings

Check for U.S. insular possession duty exemptions but ensure compliance with wage verification and quota limits

Related Products under HTS 9101.11.40

14K Gold Quartz Wristwatch with Roman Numerals

This elegant wristwatch features a 14K solid gold case and an electrically operated quartz movement with mechanical hands display, containing no jewels in the movement. It qualifies under HTS 9101.11.40 as a wristwatch with precious metal case and minimal or no jewels. The simple quartz mechanism ensures reliable timekeeping without traditional jeweled bearings.

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Men's Quartz Dress Watch

Classic men's dress watch with solid 14K yellow gold case, battery-powered quartz movement with analog hands, and one synthetic jewel for stability. Classified under HTS 9101.11.40 due to precious metal case and low jewel count in the electrical movement. Features a guilloché dial for sophistication.

Platinum Quartz Wristwatch with Single Jewel

Luxury platinum-cased quartz wristwatch with mechanical hand display, electrically operated, featuring exactly one jewel in the movement for pivot support. Fits HTS 9101.11.40 as a precious metal watch with minimal jeweled movement. Water-resistant to 50m with sapphire crystal.

14K Rose Gold Minimalist Quartz Watch

Sleek minimalist wristwatch in 14K rose gold with jeweled-free quartz movement and baton markers on mechanical display. Qualifies for HTS 9101.11.40 due to precious metal construction and simple electrical movement. Perfect for modern everyday luxury.

Gold Clad Stainless Steel Quartz Chronograph

Sporty chronograph wristwatch with stainless steel case clad in thick gold layer, quartz movement with mechanical subdials, zero jewels. HTS 9101.11.40 applies as metal clad with precious metal per Chapter note definitions. Features stopwatch functionality.