Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch Case 40mm from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.4%
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
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