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PVD Black Coated Watch Center from China

Stainless steel watch case center with PVD black titanium nitride coating for tactical/military watches. Includes integrated crown guards and drilled lugs. Coating doesn't affect HTS 9111.90.50.00 classification as centers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.8%

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

Coating adhesion test reports required; base metal determines duty

Crown guard design proves watch specificity

Distinguish from Chapter 83 decorative metalware