Gold-Plated Casio Quartz Wrist Watch with Metal Band
This electrically operated wrist watch features a mechanical analog display and a case plated with gold, paired with a stainless steel band that may be gold-plated. It falls under HTS 9102.11.50 as a wrist watch with mechanical display only, electrically operated, and a gold-plated case with base metal strap. Excludes watches with precious metal cases per Chapter Note 1.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If strap, band or bracelet is precious metal
Precious metal straps (not base metal or textile) move to 9102.11.15 regardless of case plating.
If incorporates digital or electronic display
Chapter notes specify mechanical display only for 9102.11; electronic displays fall under 9102.12.
If imported as imitation jewelry without timekeeping function
Costume jewelry imitating watches but lacking Chapter 91 movement classified in Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify plating thickness meets 'gold-plated' definition via XRF testing to avoid reclassification as base metal under 9102.11.10
• Include lab reports confirming case is base metal with gold plating, not solid precious metal, per heading 9101 exclusion
• Ensure entry documentation specifies mechanical display only; electronic displays shift to 9102.12
Related Products under HTS 9102.11.50
Silver-Plated Citizen Eco-Drive Wristwatch with Textile Strap
Battery-free solar-powered quartz watch with analog mechanical display, silver-plated case, and nylon textile strap. Classified under HTS 9102.11.50 for electrically operated wrist watches with mechanical display, gold- or silver-plated case, and textile/base metal strap. Electrically operated via quartz system per chapter definition.
Gold-Plated Seiko 5 Automatic Quartz Hybrid Watch with Steel Bracelet
Quartz-regulated hybrid watch with mechanical display and gold-plated stainless steel case and bracelet. Fits HTS 9102.11.50 as electrically operated (quartz system), mechanical display only, with gold-plated case and base metal strap. Distinguished from pure mechanical watches by electrical regulation system.
Silver-Plated Bulova Precisionist Quartz Watch with Mesh Band
High-frequency quartz watch (262kHz) with sweeping seconds hand, silver-plated case, and stainless steel mesh band. Classified HTS 9102.11.50: electrically operated wrist watch with mechanical display only, silver-plated case, base metal band. Precisionist movement qualifies as quartz electrical system.
Gold-Plated Timex Weekender Quartz Watch with NATO Strap
Classic quartz analog watch with gold-plated case and quick-release NATO textile strap. HTS 9102.11.50 applies to electrically operated wrist watches with mechanical display, gold-plated case, and textile strap. NATO straps are woven textile material per tariff description.