Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch Case 40mm from China
A 40mm watch case made of stainless steel with a thick layer of 18K gold plating, designed for luxury wristwatches. It falls under HTS 9111.20.20.00 as a base metal case that is gold-plated, excluding precious metal cases covered by heading 9101. The plating enhances aesthetic appeal while maintaining base metal construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify plating thickness meets 'gold-plated' definition via XRF testing to avoid reclassification; declare base metal content accurately on invoices; ensure no precious metal case exclusion under note 1 applies