U.S. imports of Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof (SITC 88592) totaled $5.6M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof paid $761K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMetal watch straps, bands, and bracelets — including link bracelets, mesh bands, and their component parts — serve both the OEM watch assembly market and the substantial aftermarket accessories segment. Stainless steel is the dominant material in this category, though precious-metal and titanium variants exist for luxury applications. These articles have been subject to Section 301 tariff measures when sourced from China, and importers should also consider whether metal content triggers any additional classification considerations under precious metals provisions.
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580 import shipments a month
Individual components such as links, clasps, pins, and buckles that are identifiable as parts of watch bracelets are generally classified within this heading. However, generic hardware that could serve multiple purposes may be classified elsewhere. Specificity of design and commercial documentation identifying the parts as watch bracelet components support classification here.
The key distinction is functional design: a watch bracelet is specifically designed to attach to and support a watch case, while a jewelry bracelet is worn independently. If a metal bracelet is sold as a watch accessory and designed to interface with a watch case, it belongs in this heading. Articles that could plausibly be either may require a binding ruling from CBP.
Basic heading 302 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88592 · $5.6M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Switzerland and China together supply 88% of it. China pays 22.6% duty; Italy 10.2%.
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Imports
$5.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$158KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $75.0M of Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.