U.S. imports of Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal (HS 911110) totaled $121K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.36% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal imports of $121K in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $193K.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9111
Subheading 911110 · $121K of $2.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9111100000 | Wtch Cases, Prcs Metal or Metal Clad W Prcs Metal | $121K | 5.36% | 100.00% | $6K |
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 | $82K |
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
$121KYoY · free account
Exports
$82KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8M of Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal and exported $3.8M.
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Switzerland and Germany together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 5.36% of imports for consumption.