Gold-Plated Watch Bezel Insert from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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