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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of non-battery wrist watches with precious metal cases (SITC 88532) totaled $76.1M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases paid $8.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $64.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases imports of $76.1M in April 2026 ran 31% below the year-to-date monthly average of $109.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMechanical and automatic wrist watches — driven by mainspring rather than battery — with cases of precious metal or precious-metal-clad material represent the traditional fine-watchmaking segment, where Swiss-origin movements command significant brand premiums. The power-source distinction (non-battery) is the key split from the battery-powered heading, making movement type a critical classification question that importers must document with technical specifications. High declared values in this category routinely trigger CBP appraisement review, and accurate movement descriptions on commercial invoices are essential to avoid delays.
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Importers should provide a commercial invoice specifying the movement type (mechanical/automatic, not battery), the case material composition (e.g., 18-karat gold or gold-clad), and the country of origin of both the movement and the case. A manufacturer's technical data sheet or movement certificate strengthens the classification claim and assists CBP appraisement.
CBP generally requires that the precious-metal layer be bonded or laminated to the base metal in a manner that constitutes cladding, not merely a superficial electroplate. Industry practice distinguishes gold-filled (mechanically bonded layer meeting a minimum thickness standard) from gold-plated; importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker whether the specific manufacturing process meets the cladding threshold for this heading.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $74.9M | $6.9M | -$68.1M |
| HONG KONG | $101K | $12.1M | +$12.0M |
| CANADA | $7K | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| FRANCE | $39K | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| JAPAN | $94K | $935K | +$842K |
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Monthly import values over time