Diamond-Set Gold Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Quartz from Mexico
Iconic octagonal watch with 18K gold case set with baguette diamonds, quartz electrical movement, integrated bracelet. HTS 9101.19.80 applies as precious metal cased electrical watch; diamonds don't trigger pearl/stone exclusion since gold dominant. Meets all watch movement size specs.
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
• Separate gemstone value declaration using GIA certificates; affects overall duty calculation
• Prove diamonds are incidental to case; substantial stones risk jewelry classification
• Integrated bracelets count as case extension; measure total precious metal content