Stainless Steel Watch Case for Luxury Timepieces from China

A precision-machined stainless steel case designed specifically for high-end mechanical watches, featuring screw-down crown protection and water resistance up to 200 meters. This falls under HTS 9112.20.80.00 as 'other cases' for watches, distinct from precious metal cases in heading 9101 or base metal cases with specific features. It serves as the outer housing protecting the watch movement and dial.

Duty Rate — China → United States

23%

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 case dimensions and material composition via lab testing to confirm classification under 9112, excluding precious metal clad items

Include detailed assembly diagrams showing the case is for watch use only, preventing reclassification as general metal parts under Chapter 73

Check for US insular possession duty exemptions if applicable, but ensure compliance with wage verification and quota limits