Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K White Gold Watch from China
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.
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
• Provide technical specs sheet detailing movement jewels and case karat; CBP may inspect for authenticity
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluation—use transaction value with comparable sales data for luxury brands
• Register for Watch Duty Refund Certificate if from qualifying insular producers to offset duties