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U.S. exports of watch cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (HS 911110) totaled $114K in July 2026.
Importers of Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal paid $3K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 4.1% on $75K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal imports of $78K in July 2026 ran 62% below the year-to-date monthly average of $203K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPrecious-metal watch cases — including those of gold, silver, platinum, and base metal clad with precious metal — are classified here, covering the highest-value tier of watch case production. Switzerland leads US supply, followed by Italy, Germany, and France, a supplier profile that mirrors the geography of luxury watch manufacturing. A single 10-digit line, 9111100000, covers the entire heading, so classification is straightforward, but valuation and country-of-origin determinations are closely scrutinized given the high unit values and the role these cases play in luxury brand authentication.
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7 shipments/mo
Yes — metal clad with precious metal encompasses gold-filled and similar mechanically bonded constructions where a layer of precious metal is permanently bonded to a base metal core. However, electroplated cases (a thin electrolytic deposit) are generally classified under heading 911120 as base metal cases, not here. The distinction turns on the bonding method and the thickness/proportion of the precious metal layer.
Because precious-metal content fluctuates with commodity markets, CBP may scrutinize transaction value declarations carefully. Importers should be prepared to document the metal content, alloy specification, and weight of the precious metal component, as these affect both customs valuation and any applicable precious-metals reporting requirements.
HSChapter 91
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9111
Subheading 911110 · $78K of $2.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9111100000 | Wtch Cases,Prcs Metal or Metal Clad W Prcs Metal | $78K | 3.91% | 95.44% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9111100000 | Wtch Cases,Prcs Metal or Metal Clad W Prcs Metal | $114K |
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.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$78KYoY · Pro
Exports
$114KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Switzerland and United Kingdom together take 100% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
4.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.91%.