18K Gold Rolex Submariner Date Watch from China
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.
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 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