18K Gold Rolex Submariner Date Watch from Mexico

This luxury wristwatch features an electrically operated quartz movement within an 18K solid gold case, measuring 40mm in diameter and less than 12mm thick, with a date complication and Cyclops lens. It falls under HTS 9101.19.80 as a wrist watch with case of precious metal (gold) that is electrically operated but not incorporating a stopwatch facility. The precious metal case distinguishes it from base metal watches in heading 9102.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide assay certificates verifying the precious metal content (e.g

18K gold purity) to avoid reclassification to base metal headings

Declare the exact case material composition; cases clad with precious metal require proof of cladding thickness meeting HTS specifications

Ensure movement dimensions do not exceed 12mm thickness/50mm width to qualify as watch movement under Chapter 91 notes