Citizen Eco-Drive Gold-Plated Wrist Watch from China

This electrically operated wrist watch from Citizen features a gold-plated case and mechanical (analog) display powered by light energy via Eco-Drive technology. It falls under HTS 9102.11.70 as a wrist watch with mechanical display only, electrically operated, and having a gold-plated case, excluding precious metal cases of heading 9101. The watch includes standard features like date display and water resistance suitable for everyday wear.

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

Confirm the case plating is genuine gold or silver (not solid metal) via XRF testing to meet HTS 9102.11.70 criteria and avoid shifting to 9101 for precious metal cases

Provide detailed plating specifications and material invoices; ensure no natural pearls or precious stones on case to prevent heading 9101 classification

Check for insular possession duty exemptions if applicable, but verify foreign component values exceed 50% threshold for standard duties