Matte Black PVD Coated Steel Watch Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document PVD as non-precious coating to avoid precious metal misclassification
• Ensure cases are under 50mm/12mm limits if paired with movements (Chapter Note 3)
• Label as 'watch cases' not 'housings' to prevent Section XV shift