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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+17.5%21%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 21%

If sold as general-purpose metal enclosure without watch-specific features

Lacks Chapter 91 specificity; classified as other articles of iron or steel in Section XV

7115.90Lower: 14% vs 21%

If made of precious metal like gold or platinum

Precious metal cases shift to Chapter 71 heading for jewelry and metal-clad articles

4202.92Higher: 27.6% vs 21%

If assembled with leather or textile strap into complete cased set

Becomes structured travel case or similar under Chapter 42 when sold as assembled set

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the case is suitable solely for Chapter 91 goods via technical specs; general metal containers go to Chapter 73

Provide detailed engineering drawings showing watch-specific features like bezel threads to avoid reclassification

Declare exact metal alloy composition (e.g

316L stainless) for accurate duty assessment and material-specific rules

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