U.S. imports of Jewelry & Parts of Precious Metal or Precious-Metal Clad (SITC 89731) totaled $784.7M in August 2026, imported from 125 countries.
Importers of Jewelry & Parts of Precious Metal or Precious-Metal Clad paid $83.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Jewelry & Parts of Precious Metal or Precious-Metal Clad imports of $784.7M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $876.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrecious-metal jewelry — including gold, silver, and platinum pieces as well as articles clad with those metals — is one of the most value-dense import categories in the accessories trade, with watches and watch cases explicitly excluded and classified separately. Valuation methodology is particularly important here: CBP uses transaction value but scrutinizes related-party pricing and royalty arrangements common in branded fine jewelry supply chains. Italy, India, and other major jewelry-manufacturing centers supply the US market, and importers should be prepared for detailed entry documentation including metal content declarations and hallmarking records.
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27.7K import shipments a month
Yes. Watches and watch cases are explicitly carved out of this heading regardless of the precious-metal content of the case. They classify under the watches and clocks headings, where separate duty treatment and marking requirements apply.
CBP expects commercial invoices to declare the metal type (gold, silver, platinum), fineness or karat, and weight of precious metal content. Hallmarking certificates from the country of export, assay reports, and manufacturer's declarations of metal purity are commonly requested during examination, particularly for high-value shipments or when the declared value appears inconsistent with metal content.
Basic heading 9 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89731 · $784.7M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Thailand pays 17.6% duty; Canada 0.3%.
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Imports
$784.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$938.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.8B of Jewelry & Parts of Precious Metal or Precious-Metal Clad.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.