Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K White Gold Watch

An elegant dress watch with 18K white gold case, sapphire crystal, and mechanical movement with over 17 jewels for refined operation. Falls under HTS 9101.99.80 due to precious metal case and high-jewel count, excluding it from quartz or low-jewel categories. Hand-finished movement exemplifies Swiss watchmaking tradition.

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.

9102.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for electromechanical movements

If quartz-regulated rather than mechanical balance wheel, classifies under 9102 per chapter definition of watch movements.

7114.19.00.00Higher: 42.9% vs 17.5%

If stones are semiprecious but case lacks precious metal purity

Chapter notes limit 9101 to wholly precious metal cases; mixed materials may shift to Chapter 71 goldsmiths' wares.

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