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Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9111.20.40.00
Stainless Steel Watch Case 40mm
A precision-machined 40mm watch case made from 316L stainless steel, designed for mechanical or quartz watch movements. It features a screw-down back and gold-plated bezel accents, classifying under HTS 9111.20.4000 as a base metal watch case that is gold-plated. This component is suitable for assembly into wristwatches but excludes precious metal cases per Chapter 91 notes.
Gold-Plated Brass Dive Watch Case
Heavy-duty brass watch case with 18k gold plating and 200m water resistance threading, sized for 42mm divers' watches. Falls under HTS 9111.20.4000 as a base metal (brass) case that is gold-plated, distinct from wholly precious metal cases in heading 9101. Designed for high-pressure marine environments.
Silver-Plated Titanium Watch Case
Lightweight grade 2 titanium watch case with sterling silver plating on bezel and lugs, 38mm diameter for dress watches. Classified in HTS 9111.20.4000 as a base metal case (titanium) whether or not silver-plated, per Chapter 91 structure for non-precious cases. Ideal for luxury minimalist designs.
Matte Black PVD Coated Steel Watch Case
44mm stainless steel case with physical vapor deposition (PVD) matte black coating, not gold/silver-plated but base metal construction. HTS 9111.20.4000 covers 'other' base metal cases whether or not gold- or silver-plated, including coated variants. Used in tactical and sports watches.
Brushed Stainless Pilot Watch Case
42mm pilot-style stainless steel case with brushed finish, rotating bezel track, and high-lume cutouts. Base metal construction without precious plating qualifies for HTS 9111.20.4000 as 'other' cases. Aviation-grade durability for cockpit instruments.
Rose Gold PVD Steel Chronograph Case
41mm chronograph pushers-equipped steel case with rose gold PVD finish, water-resistant to 100m. PVD counts as non-precious plating under HTS 9111.20.4000 for base metal watch cases. Features subdial cutouts for racing chronometers.
Unidirectional Bezel Base Metal Case
Diver's 43mm stainless steel case with locked unidirectional bezel insert track, 300m rating capability. HTS 9111.20.4000 applies to this 'other' base metal case without precious plating. Safety feature prevents accidental dive time resets.
Skeletonized Open Heart Watch Case
39mm stainless steel case with exhibition back and open heart dial window framing, gold-plated accents. Base metal with plating fits HTS 9111.20.4000 perfectly. Showcases movement mechanics through sapphire-compatible cutouts.
Tactical Black DLC Coated Case
45mm diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated 316L steel case for military spec watches, anti-reflective finish. Coated base metal under HTS 9111.20.4000 as 'other' cases. Extreme scratch resistance for field operations.
Vintage-Style Compression Case
36mm stainless steel compression case with dust cover ring, silver-plated lugs for 1950s aesthetic. Base metal construction per HTS 9111.20.4000. Reproduces classic water-resistant sealing systems.
Lugless Integrated Bracelet Case
Integrated 40mm stainless steel case flowing directly into bracelet, gold-plated center links. The case portion alone classifies under HTS 9111.20.4000 as base metal plated. Modern luxury design eliminates traditional lugs.
Regulator Skeleton Case
37mm open-work steel case exposing separate seconds dial position for regulator watches, rhodium plating. HTS 9111.20.4000 for plated base metal cases. Architectural design showcases complications.
Mono-pusher Chrono Case
42mm stainless steel mono-pusher chronograph case with single side button, PVD black accents. Single pusher design under HTS 9111.20.4000 as base metal case. Vintage chronograph revival style.
Tonneau Curved Watch Case
38x45mm tonneau-shaped stainless steel case with curved lugs and sapphire back compatibility, silver-plated bezel. Non-round base metal case in HTS 9111.20.4000. Art deco inspired cushion design.
NASA Spec Beta Titanium Case
41mm Beta C titanium case with matte sandblasted finish for space-qualified watches, 500m water resistance. Advanced alloy base metal under HTS 9111.20.4000. Extreme temperature tolerance.