Vacheron Constantin Overseas 18K Gold Chronograph from China

Sports luxury chronograph with 18K gold case, featuring column wheel movement over 17 jewels. Classified in 9101.99.80 for precious case and high-jewel mechanical complexity, not base metal sport watches. Water-resistant design with guilloché dial.

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

Document chronograph as integral watch feature, not separate time-measuring instrument

Use HTS advisory rulings for complex complications to confirm jewel count classification

Beware anti-dumping duties on specific luxury brands from certain origins