14K Gold Casio G-Shock LCD Wristwatch from China

This luxury edition Casio G-Shock features a rugged stainless steel case clad in 14K gold plating and an opto-electronic LCD display for digital timekeeping. It falls under HTS 9101.91.20.00 as an electrically operated wristwatch with opto-electronic display only, housed in precious metal-clad case meeting Chapter 91 specifications. The shock-resistant design with digital functions qualifies it precisely within this tariff classification.

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

Verify precious metal content via assay certificate to confirm cladding meets heading 9101 requirements; ensure opto-electronic display excludes mechanical hands

Comply with US insular possession duty exemptions if applicable, checking production quotas

Label battery type and avoid mixing with analog components to prevent reclassification