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18K Gold Rolex Day-Date President Wristwatch from Mexico

Luxury wristwatch with 18K yellow gold case and President bracelet, featuring a mechanical movement with over 17 jewels and day-date complications. Classified under HTS 9101.29.90 as a wristwatch with precious metal case (18K gold) and high jewel count movement exceeding 17 jewels, excluding automatic/self-winding models. Meets chapter definition for watches with cases wholly of precious metal.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify gold purity with assay certificates (hallmarks required for 18K) to confirm precious metal case classification under heading 9101

• Provide detailed movement specs documenting jewel count >17; customs may inspect to distinguish from 9101.29.10 automatic models

• Avoid misclassification as jewelry (7113) by proving timekeeping functionality; include original manufacturer documentation