18K Gold Rolex Datejust Wristwatch from China
This luxury wristwatch features an 18K solid gold case and mechanical automatic movement with date complication and mechanical display. It qualifies under HTS 9101.11.80 as a wrist watch electrically operated (automatic winding) with precious metal case and mechanical display only, excluding those specially designed for sports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide assay certificates verifying precious metal content (e.g
• 18K gold) to avoid reclassification to base metal watches
• Declare exact karat weight and case material; failure leads to audits and penalties under precious metal import rules
• Ensure movement documentation confirms automatic (electrically operated) mechanical display, not quartz