Cases of metal
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 9112.20.40.00
Stainless Steel Wristwatch Case
A precision-machined stainless steel case designed specifically for wristwatches, featuring a screw-down back and water-resistant seals. It falls under HTS 9112.20.40.00 as a metal case for watches in Chapter 91, excluding complete watches or movements. The case provides the outer housing and protection for the watch movement and dial.
Titanium Dive Watch Case
Lightweight Grade 5 titanium case engineered for professional dive watches, with helium escape valve and 300m pressure rating. Classified under HTS 9112.20.40.00 as a metal case dedicated for Chapter 91 timepieces. Excludes any movement, dial, or hands assembly.
Brass Pocket Watch Case
Polished brass hunter case for mechanical pocket watches, complete with hinged lid and carrying ring. HTS 9112.20.40.00 applies to metal cases for Chapter 91 goods like pocket watches. Designed to house verge fusee or lever movements without including internal components.
Aluminum Chronograph Watch Case
Anodized aluminum case for chronograph watches with oversized pushers and tachymeter bezel cutouts. Falls under HTS 9112.20.40.00 for metal watch cases suitable only for Chapter 91 timepieces. Lightweight construction ideal for sports chronometers.
Steel Pilot Watch Case
Matte black PVD-coated stainless steel case for aviation pilot watches, featuring oversized crown and slide rule bezel window. HTS 9112.20.40.00 covers such metal cases for Chapter 91 watches. Built for legibility under cockpit lighting conditions.
Gold-Plated Metal Watch Case
Base metal watch case with thick 18K gold plating meeting wear-resistance standards. Still classified under HTS 9112.20.40.00 as primarily metal case, not precious metal per Chapter 91 notes. Plating constitutes less than 50% total value.
Monel Alloy Marine Watch Case
Corrosion-resistant Monel 400 alloy case for nautical chronometers and marine watches. HTS 9112.20.40.00 for metal cases of Chapter 91 goods. Nickel-copper composition ideal for saltwater exposure.
Bezel-Less Minimalist Steel Watch Case
Ultra-slim stainless steel case with integrated bezel for minimalist dress watches. Falls under HTS 9112.20.40.00 as metal case for Chapter 91 wristwatches. Case thickness under 8mm suits automatic movements.