Solid Gold Exhibition Case Back from China
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.
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
• Calculate precious metal content excluding glass/crystal weight for duty purposes
• Provide assembly diagrams showing gold frame as essential case component
• Separate crystal (glass heading 7005) from gold frame in import documentation