Gold Filled 12-Jewel Chronograph Wristwatch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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