Gold-Plated Watch Bezel Insert from China
Ceramic bezel ring with gold plating used in diver's watches for dive timing. Falls under HTS 9114.90.40.00 as other watch parts; precious metal cladding noted but primarily functional ceramic component.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare precious metal content accurately for potential drawback claims
• Provide material assays for gold plating to support Chapter 91 classification over Chapter 71
• Ensure bezel is imported unassembled to avoid complete watch classification