Gold-Plated Brass Dive Watch Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.6%
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
• Provide plating thickness certification (e.g
• microns of gold) to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Declare water resistance features accurately as they confirm watch case functionality
• Avoid pairing with movements at import to prevent classification as complete watch under 9102