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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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