Gold-Plated Brass Watch Bracelet Clasps from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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