Gold-Plated Watch Mainplate from Japan
Mainplate with gold plating that serves as the foundation for all movement components in luxury watches. Falls under HTS 9114.40.80.00 as 'other' watch plates, even with precious metal cladding for aesthetic enhancement.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain precious metal content assay reports for accurate valuation and duty calculation
• Declare plating thickness to distinguish from solid precious metal cases in 9101/9102
• Use Chapter 91 even for clad metals unless qualifying as complete precious metal watches