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U.S. imports of watch cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (HS 911110) totaled $243K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Watch Cases of Precious Metal or Metal Clad with Precious Metal paid $14K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.9% on $243K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9111100000 | WTCH CASES,PRCS METAL OR METAL CLAD W PRCS METAL | $243K | 5.94% | $14K |
WTCH CASES,PRCS METAL OR METAL CLAD W PRCS METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9111100000 | WTCH CASES,PRCS METAL OR METAL CLAD W PRCS METAL | $454K |
WTCH CASES,PRCS METAL OR METAL CLAD W PRCS METAL
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WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, CASE BASE METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910221
WRST WATCH, BATTERY, MECHANICAL DISPLY, BASE METAL
HS 910211
WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910121
WRIST WATCHES, NT BATTERY, BASE METAL, W/O AUTOMAT
HS 910229
WRST WATCH, BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, MECH DISPLAY
HS 910111
WRIST WATCHE, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL W/O AUTOM
HS 910129
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $231K | $454K | +$223K |
| GERMANY | $12K | -- | -$12K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| PERU | -- | -- | -- |
| ITALY | -- | -- | -- |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $220K | $450K | +$230K |
| Pennsylvania | $9K | -- | -$9K |
| Florida | $5K | -- | -$5K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $220K | $454K | +$234K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $19K | -- | -$19K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $4K | -- | -$4K |