Of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
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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 9111.90.40.00
18K Gold Solid Watch Case
A precision-engineered watch case crafted entirely from 18 karat gold, designed for luxury timepieces. This part falls under HTS 9111.90.40.00 because it is made wholly of precious metal without any base metal core. It provides the housing for watch movements in high-end watches.
Platinum Clad Stainless Steel Watch Case
A stainless steel watch case clad with a thick layer of platinum, meeting the 'metal clad with precious metal' definition. Classified under HTS 9111.90.40.00 due to the significant precious metal cladding that functionally qualifies as precious metal construction. Used in premium dive watches.
14K White Gold Watch Back
The solid 14 karat white gold screw-down case back for luxury chronograph watches, featuring engraved serial numbers. This watch part qualifies under HTS 9111.90.40.00 as it is wholly composed of precious metal. Provides water resistance and brand identification.
Solid 24K Gold Bezel Ring
Pure 24 karat gold rotating bezel ring for diver's watches, precisely machined with 120-click mechanism. Falls under HTS 9111.90.40.00 as a watch case part made entirely of precious metal. Enhances both functionality and luxury appeal.
Palladium Clad Watch Case Middle
The main body section of a watch case clad with palladium over base metal core, used in medical-grade luxury watches. HTS 9111.90.40.00 applies due to precious metal cladding construction per Chapter 91 definitions. Offers hypoallergenic properties.
Rose Gold Screw-Down Crown Protector
18K rose gold crown guard component that protects the winding stem on sports luxury watches. Specifically classified under HTS 9111.90.40.00 as a precious metal watch case part. Features knurled design for grip integration with case.
Solid Gold Exhibition Case Back
Transparent sapphire crystal window set in solid 18K gold frame for viewing watch movements. Qualifies under HTS 9111.90.40.00 due to predominant precious metal construction of the case back frame. Popular in high-complication watches.
Rhodium-Plated Gold Lugs Set
Four solid 18K gold strap lugs with rhodium plating for scratch resistance, attaching case to bracelet. HTS 9111.90.40.00 classification applies as integral precious metal watch case components. Precision machined for perfect strap alignment.
22K Gold Push-Piece Protectors
Pair of 22 karat gold protectors for chronograph push-buttons on watch cases. Specifically falls under HTS 9111.90.40.00 as precious metal case parts providing button protection and luxury finish. Machined to integrate with case contour.
Tri-Color Gold Case Ring
Middle case ring in 18K tri-color gold (yellow, white, rose) construction for tonneau-shaped luxury watches. HTS 9111.90.40.00 applies as wholly precious metal watch case component separating bezel from case middle. Provides structural support.