With movement valued not over $15 each
Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: > Other: > Other: > Having over 7 but not over 17 jewels in the movement: > With movement valued not over $15 each
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9101.99.40
14K Gold Mechanical Wristwatch with 11 Jewels
This elegant wristwatch features a 14K gold case and a mechanical movement with 11 jewels, valued under $15 per movement due to simple construction and mass production in regions with low labor costs. It falls under HTS 9101.99.40 as a watch with precious metal case (over 7 but not over 17 jewels) and low-value movement. The gold case qualifies it for Chapter 91 heading 9101 per chapter notes excluding base metal cases.
Silver Pocket Watch with 9-Jewel Movement
A classic sterling silver pocket watch with a mechanical movement containing 9 jewels, movement valued below $15 from economical production. Classified in HTS 9101.99.40 for precious metal cased watches (8-17 jewels, low-value movement). Meets Chapter 91 criteria excluding non-precious cases and unassembled parts.
Gold-Plated Clad Wristwatch 12 Jewels
Wristwatch with base metal case clad entirely in precious gold meeting heading 9101 criteria, featuring 12-jewel mechanical movement valued at $12. Fits HTS 9101.99.40 for low-cost movements in precious-clad cases (8-17 jewels). Distinguished from inlaid cases which shift to 9102 per chapter notes.
White Gold Dress Watch 15 Jewels
Slim white gold cased dress wristwatch with 15-jewel automatic movement valued under $15 through high-volume Asian production. HTS 9101.99.40 applies to precious metal watches with mid-jewel movements and economical components. Excludes quartz or parts per Chapter 91 legal notes.
Precious Metal Stop-Watch 10 Jewels
14K gold cased stopwatch with 10-jewel mechanical movement valued at $14, designed for timing events. Classifies under HTS 9101.99.40 as precious metal watch (not excluded by chapter notes) with low-value mid-jewel movement. Includes sweep second hand functionality.
Platinum Clad Pocket Chronograph 13 Jewels
Luxury platinum-clad pocket chronograph featuring sub-dials and 13-jewel movement valued $13 each from bulk manufacture. HTS 9101.99.40 covers such precious metal cased complex watches with economical movements (8-17 jewels). Complies with size/thickness limits in chapter notes.