Stainless Steel Watch Back Case from China
A precision-machined stainless steel back cover for wristwatches, featuring screw-down threading and engraved serial numbers. It forms the rear enclosure of the watch case, protecting the movement from water and dust. Classified under HTS 9111.90.50.00 as a specific watch case part known as 'backs'.
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
• Verify material composition via spectrometry for accurate HTS classification; ensure engravings don't alter case heading
• Obtain supplier certifications confirming sole use as watch case backs
• Watch for misclassification as general metal parts under Chapter 73