Stainless Steel Watch Case Back from China
A precision-machined stainless steel back cover for wristwatches, featuring screw-down threading and engraved serial numbers. It forms the rear enclosure of the watch case to protect the movement while allowing battery access in quartz models. Classified under HTS 9112.90.00.00 as a part of watch cases per Chapter 91 definitions.
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
• Confirm the part is specifically designed for clock/watch cases, not general metal components (Chapter 73/83 exclusion)
• Provide engineering drawings showing case-specific features like O-ring grooves to avoid reclassification
• For high-volume imports, check if assembly qualifies for insular possession duty exemptions under US Note