IWC Portugieser 18K Gold Chronograph from China
IWC's Portugieser chronograph features an 18K yellow gold case with in-house 69355 column wheel movement having 12 jewels valued over $15. Meets HTS 9101.29.50 criteria for precious metal wristwatches per Chapter 91 notes. The leaf hands and railway track chapter ring evoke 1930s design.
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
• Classify column wheel chronograph under general 9101.29 stopwatch provision
• Provide movement diagrams confirming jewel count between 7-17
• Document compliance with 50mm maximum dimension for watch movements