Gold Clad Titanium Quartz Watch from China
14K gold clad titanium case wristwatch with quartz movement having one jewel. While clad construction, solid gold thickness qualifies under HTS 9101.19.40 precious metal watch definition. Lightweight luxury alternative.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Measure gold cladding thickness (minimum 20 microns typically required for precious metal status)
• Provide metallurgical cross-section analysis confirming gold-to-base metal ratio
• Distinguish from electroplated watches under 9102 with detailed cladding specifications