Silver-Plated Titanium Watch Case 42mm
A premium 42mm watch case crafted from lightweight titanium with rhodium silver plating for corrosion resistance and shine. Classified under HTS 9111.20.20.00 for gold- or silver-plated base metal watch cases, as titanium qualifies as base metal per tariff terms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.4% | +17.5% | 22.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.4% | +10.0% | 15.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.4% | +10.0% | 15.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.4% | +10.0% | 15.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.4% | +10.0% | 15.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purely silver-plated without gold elements
Subheading 9111.20.10 specifically for silver-plated, while .20 covers gold- or silver-plated broadly.
If assembled into complete watch with precious metal case
Heading 9101 covers finished watches with precious metal cases, shifting from parts classification.
If sold as imitation jewelry rather than watch part
Base metal clad with silver for jewelry use falls in Chapter 71, per chapter exclusion note 1(c).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide plating specifications and alloy certificates to confirm base metal status; watch for undervaluation penalties on luxury plating; comply with country-of-origin rules for plating process
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