U.S. imports of Watch Cases of Base Metal, Gold or Silver Plated (HS 911120) totaled $392K in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Watch Cases of Base Metal, Gold or Silver Plated paid $98K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 24.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Watch Cases of Base Metal, Gold or Silver Plated imports of $392K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $477K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBase-metal watch cases — whether left in their natural finish or electroplated with gold or silver — are the workhorse of the mid-market watch industry, and China is the dominant US supplier under this heading by a wide margin. The US schedule separates gold- or silver-plated base metal cases (9111202000) from unplated base metal cases (9111204000), a distinction that affects both duty treatment and the marketing claims a finished watch can carry. Switzerland, Finland, Germany, and Sweden also appear in the supplier mix, reflecting European sourcing for branded and specialty applications.
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37 import shipments a month
Electroplated cases — where gold or silver is deposited by electrolysis in a thin layer — are classified under 911120 as base metal cases. Cases where precious metal is mechanically bonded (gold-filled, rolled gold plate) in a thicker, more substantial layer fall under 911110. The method of application and the proportion of precious metal are the determining factors.
Yes, watch cases of base metal originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the current applicable list and rate for the specific 10-digit line at entry, as Section 301 coverage and exclusion status can change with USTR administrative actions.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 9111
Subheading 911120 · $392K of $2.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$392KYoY · free account
Exports
$43KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.8M of Watch Cases of Base Metal, Gold or Silver Plated and exported $980K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9111204000 | Watch Cases of Base Metal, Exc Gold/Silver Plated | $378K | 25.05% | 100.00% | $95K |
| 9111202000 | Watch Cases of Base Metal Gold or Silver Plated | $14K | 21.48% | 84.41% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9111200000 | Watch Cases of Base Metals, Gold or Silver Plated | $43K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Switzerland together supply 98% of it. China pays 27.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 24.92% of imports for consumption.