Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 18K Gold Bathyscaphe from China
Professional dive watch with 18K red gold case, electrically operated movement, and vintage-inspired design. Classifies under HTS 9101.91.80 as precious metal cased electrically operated wristwatch beyond size restrictions.
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
• Dive watch certification (ISO 6425) supports classification claims during valuation
• Red gold content verification prevents disputes over alloy premiums
• Helium valve functionality documentation distinguishes luxury from toy watches