Platinum Clad Stainless Steel Watch Case from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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