Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Watch Case 40mm from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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