Patek Philippe Calatrava Automatic with Gold-Plated Mesh Steel Bracelet from China
Patek Philippe Calatrava features an automatic movement with over 17 jewels in a precious metal case, accompanied by a gold-plated stainless steel mesh bracelet entered with the watch. The base metal construction of the Milanese-style bracelet qualifies it under this subheading for straps classifiable with 9101.21.50 watches. Meets chapter definition for watch movements under 50mm dimensions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.6%
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
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
• Obtain Swiss export certificate confirming jewel count and precious metal case composition
• Document plating thickness to distinguish base metal from clad precious metal for correct subheading
• Beware quota limits on duty-free insular possession watches; this HTS ineligible for those benefits