Platinum Clad Stainless Steel Watch Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
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 metallurgical test reports showing cladding thickness exceeds minimum for 'clad with precious metal'
• Avoid thin electroplating which reclassifies to 9111.90.10 as 'base metal whether or not gold/silver-plated'
• Maintain separate inventory tracking for clad parts vs complete assemblies to prevent misdeclaration