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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If gold plating exceeds wear-resistant threshold or >50% value
Becomes precious metal-clad article under Chapter 71 when gold dominates
If assembled into complete precious-metal cased watch
Complete watches with qualifying precious metal cases shift to heading 9101
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Plating assay certificates required; thickness below 2 microns risks Chapter 71 jewelry classification
• Separate plating value from base metal in commercial invoice for proper duty calculation
• Declare as 'gold-plated base metal' not 'gold case' to avoid higher Chapter 71 rates
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