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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of non-battery wrist watches with non-precious metal cases (SITC 88542) totaled $591.8M in July 2026, traded with 64 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Non-Precious Metal Cases paid $84.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $573.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Non-Precious Metal Cases imports of $591.8M in July 2026 ran 73% above the year-to-date monthly average of $342.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMechanical and automatic wrist watches housed in stainless steel, titanium, or other non-precious-metal cases occupy the mid-market and enthusiast segment, where movement craftsmanship rather than case material drives value. The dual classification criteria — non-battery power source and non-precious case — must both be confirmed; a mainspring-driven watch in a gold-plated case that does not meet the cladding threshold would fall here rather than in the precious-metal heading. Importers sourcing from Switzerland benefit from well-established movement documentation practices, while sourcing from other origins may require more detailed technical declarations.
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17.9K shipments/mo
Basic heading 13 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88542 · $591.8M of $44.8B
The invoice should specify: (1) movement type — mechanical or automatic, confirming no battery; (2) case material — e.g., 316L stainless steel, titanium, or other base metal; (3) country of origin of the movement and case separately if they differ; and (4) whether any precious-metal coating is present and its thickness, to confirm it does not meet the cladding threshold. Clear technical descriptions reduce the risk of reclassification at the port.
Yes. Titanium is not a precious metal under the tariff schedule, so a watch with a titanium case and a mechanical movement would be classified here, provided no precious-metal cladding is present. Importers should confirm the case composition in writing from the manufacturer to document the classification decision.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Switzerland and Japan together supply 97% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$591.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$47.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.