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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of battery-powered wrist watches with precious metal cases (SITC 88531) totaled $20.9M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases paid $4.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $25.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases imports of $20.9M in April 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBattery-powered wrist watches — including those with stopwatch functions — housed in cases of gold, silver, platinum, or precious-metal-clad base metal occupy a premium tier in the horological import market, where case material is the primary classification driver. Luxury watch importers should note that the precious-metal case distinction separates these pieces from the far larger volume of base-metal-cased quartz watches, affecting both duty treatment and valuation methodology at entry. Swiss and Japanese brands dominate the high-end battery-powered segment, and declared transaction value for luxury goods is subject to heightened CBP scrutiny.
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CBP applies the standard that the case must be composed of, or clad (plated or laminated) with, a recognized precious metal — gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. Cases that are merely gold-colored or coated with a non-precious alloy do not qualify; importers should obtain material composition documentation from the manufacturer to support the classification.
No. The heading explicitly covers battery-powered wrist watches 'whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility,' so the presence of a chronograph or elapsed-time function does not shift the classification — the decisive factors remain the power source (battery) and the case material (precious metal or clad).
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | -- | $45.5M | +$45.5M |
| SWITZERLAND | $18.4M | $7.8M | -$10.6M |
| SINGAPORE | -- | $9.4M | +$9.4M |
| CANADA | -- | $3.2M | +$3.2M |
| FRANCE | $2.3M | $88K | -$2.2M |
Monthly import values over time