U.S. imports of Watch Straps, Bands & Bracelets of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal (HS 911310) totaled $1.7M in August 2026, imported from 10 countries.
Importers of Watch Straps, Bands & Bracelets of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal paid $222K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrecious-metal and metal-clad watch straps, bands, and bracelets occupy a premium niche within the horological accessories market, classified under a single 10-digit line (9113100000) that reflects their high per-unit value and jewelry-adjacent positioning. Switzerland leads US import supply — consistent with its dominance in luxury watchmaking — followed by Italy and China. Because these articles are made of or clad with precious metal, importers must be prepared to substantiate metal content and purity claims for both customs valuation and any applicable hallmarking or consumer-protection requirements.
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Metal clad with precious metal refers to base-metal articles that have been bonded or mechanically covered with a layer of precious metal (gold, silver, platinum, etc.), as opposed to electroplated articles. The cladding must be a distinct layer rather than a surface coating. Importers should obtain mill certificates or supplier declarations confirming the cladding method to support classification under 911310 rather than the base-metal heading 911320.
CBP may require a detailed commercial invoice stating the precious metal type, purity, and weight, along with the unit value. For shipments above the formal entry threshold, a formal entry with a surety bond is required. Importers should also retain supplier certifications of metal content in case of post-entry audit or CF-28 inquiry.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 9113
Subheading 911310 · $1.7M of $17.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9113100000 | Watch Bands Etc, of Prcs Metal/Metal Clad W Prcs Mt | $1.7M | 12.90% | 100.00% | $222K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9113100000 | Watch Bands Etc, of Prcs Metal/Metal Clad W Prcs Mt | $86K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$86KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $20.6M of Watch Straps, Bands & Bracelets of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal and exported $1.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Switzerland and Italy together supply 91% of it. China pays 24.5% duty; Italy 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.90% of imports for consumption.