Platinum Clad Stainless Steel Watch Case from Japan
A stainless steel watch case precision-clad with a thick layer of platinum, meeting the 'metal clad with precious metal' definition. Classifies under HTS 9111.10.00.00 because the cladding constitutes significant precious metal content by weight. Used in luxury dive watches for durability and prestige.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide metallurgical analysis showing cladding thickness exceeds base metal plating standards for proper classification
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'plated' instead of 'clad'; thin plating reclassifies to 9111.20
• Maintain records proving cladding applied by fusion process, not electrodeposition