Gold Filled 12-Jewel Chronograph Wristwatch from China
Chronograph wristwatch with heavy gold filled case (base metal clad exceeding precious metal specs) and 17 mm movement with 12 jewels valued $13. Qualifies for HTS 9101.29.40 under precious metal case definition, appropriate jewel range, and thickness per watch movement parameters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Certify gold fill thickness meets 'clad with precious metal' via layer adhesion tests; declare chronograph as stopwatch facility if applicable for correct statistical note; separate from smartwatch electronics per chapter exclusions