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Gold-Plated Brass Watch Bracelet Clasps

Base metal brass clasps with gold plating used to secure watch bracelets. These low-cost parts valued not over $12/dozen are essential components for metal watch bands under HTS 9113.20.60.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+20.0%28.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7113.19.50Lower: 25.5% vs 28.8%

If imported as complete base metal bracelets, not parts

Complete watch bracelets (not parts) are classified in 7113, while only bracelet parts remain in Chapter 91.

7326.90.86Higher: 40.4% vs 28.8%

If for industrial/non-watch specific use

Base metal articles of general use not specifically for watches go to Chapter 73 rather than Chapter 91.

8483.50.60.00Higher: 52.8% vs 28.8%

If functioning as flywheel mechanisms

Certain articulated metal mechanisms may classify as pulleys or flywheels in machinery Chapter 84.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document plating as 'gold-plated' not solid gold to stay in base metal classification

• Include material test certificates if requested by Customs

• Watch dozen pricing carefully as exceeding $12 shifts to higher-value subheading