White Gold Dress Watch 15 Jewels from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• White gold requires rhodium plating certification; improper alloy may reclassify as base metal
• Include movement blueprints showing jewel count and dimensions (≤50mm/12mm) for CBP review
• Insular possession rules apply—check duty-free quotas if from Virgin Islands/Guam per US notes