Silver-Plated Bulova Precisionist Quartz Watch with Mesh Band from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Precisionist quartz declared as 'electrically operated' despite smooth sweep; include movement specs
• Mesh bands prone to plating wear—document initial rhodium/silver layer thickness
• For bulk imports, pre-clear plating assays through CBP labs to prevent exam holds