Omega Seamaster Automatic Gold Watch

Luxury wristwatch featuring an automatic winding mechanical movement and a case made of 18K yellow gold, a precious metal. It includes a sapphire crystal, water resistance, and a date complication. Classified under HTS 9101.21.80 as an other automatic wristwatch with precious metal case, excluding those with mechanical display only.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9102.21Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If case is base metal with precious metal cladding only

Watches with base metal cases inlaid or clad with precious metal fall under 9102, not wholly precious metal cases of 9101.

9101.11.80Same rate: 17.5%

If manually wound rather than automatic

Manually wound wristwatches with precious metal cases are classified in 9101.11, separate from automatic winding models.

7113.19.50Higher: 23% vs 17.5%

If imported without movement, as jewelry article

Empty precious metal watch cases without movements are classified as articles of jewelry in Chapter 71, not as complete watches.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify precious metal content (e.g

18K gold karat marking) with assay certificates to confirm classification under heading 9101

Provide detailed movement specifications proving automatic winding (self-winding rotor) to avoid reclassification as manual wind

Comply with FTC guidelines for 'gold' labeling and declare value accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties

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