18K Gold Rolex Submariner Date Watch

This luxury electrically operated wristwatch features an 18K gold case and is powered by a battery-driven automatic movement with date function. It falls under HTS 9101.91.80 as a wristwatch with a precious metal case (18K gold) that is not a stopwatch and exceeds 12mm thickness or 50mm diameter. The solid gold construction distinguishes it from clad metal watches.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9102.21.30Same rate: 17.5%

If case is base metal clad with precious metal

Chapter note specifies 9101 requires wholly precious metal case; clad cases shift to 9102.

9102.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If mechanically operated with balance wheel

Electrically operated watches (quartz/battery) stay in 91.91; mechanical fall under 91.91 other subheadings.

7113.19.50Higher: 23% vs 17.5%

If imported as jewelry article without timekeeping function

If marketed primarily as gold jewelry rather than functional watch, classifies by material in Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify precious metal content with assay certificates to confirm 9101 classification over 9102 clad metal watches

Declare exact karat purity and weight; undervaluation of gold content leads to CBP audits and penalties

Ensure battery-operated movement documentation; quartz watches must meet 'electrically operated' criteria

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