Seiko Solar Gold Case Dress Watch from China
A Seiko solar-powered wrist watch with a gold-plated stainless steel case and analog mechanical dial, designed for formal occasions. Classified under HTS 9102.11.70 for electrically operated wrist watches with mechanical display and gold/silver-plated case. It incorporates light-charging technology without photoelectric cells visible externally.
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
• Declare exact karat weight and plating thickness on commercial invoice to substantiate 9102.11.70 classification over solid precious metal
• Ensure movement qualifies as electrically operated (quartz/solar); provide technical specs to distinguish from mechanical watches
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete country-of-origin marking on case back, which can delay clearance