24K Gold Vermeil Watch Case from Germany
Sterling silver base thickly clad with 24 karat gold forming vermeil construction for watch cases. Qualifies under HTS 9111.10.00.00 as 'metal clad with precious metal' where gold layer meets minimum thickness standards. Popular in vintage revival luxury watches.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Vermeil requires minimum 2.5 microns gold over sterling silver; provide coating thickness certification
• Distinguish from gold plate; inadequate thickness reclassifies to base metal heading
• Declare both base metal and cladding weights separately on entry documents