Gold-Plated Brass Watch Back from China
Brass watch back with thin gold electroplating and exhibition window for mechanical movements. Features domed sapphire crystal and torque screw pattern. HTS 9111.90.50.00 applies as base metal prevails over plating per chapter precious metal notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Electroplating thickness under 0.5 microns keeps base metal classification; document plating specs
• Sapphire window doesn't change heading if integral to back design
• Avoid declaration as precious metal per note 1(e)