Stainless Steel Wristwatch Case from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• 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