Gold-Plated Watch Train Bridge from China
A gold-plated brass bridge supporting the gear train (train wheel assembly) in luxury mechanical watches. Falls under HTS 9114.40.60.00 as a watch part despite plating, since base material determines classification absent precious metal construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.3%
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 thickness and base metal content to avoid valuation disputes as precious metal articles
• Obtain jeweler's assay if plating exceeds typical decorative levels to prevent 7115 reclassification
• Separate plated parts from complete watches to avoid special insular possession duty treatments