Heading 9111

Watch cases and parts thereof

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Heading 9111 covers watch cases and watch case parts. It splits cases by material: precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, base metal with a gold- or silver-plated split, and other cases. Parts split into precious metal parts, bezels, backs and centers, and other parts.

Products in this heading

Gold watch case
Precious metal clad watch case
Gold-plated base metal watch case
Silver-plated base metal watch case
Unplated base metal watch case
Watch bezel
Watch case back
Watch case center

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is a complete watch case or a watch case part.
For a complete case, identify whether the metal is precious metal or metal clad with precious metal.
For a base metal case, check whether it is gold- or silver-plated.
For a part, identify whether it is of precious metal or of base metal.
For a base metal part, check whether it is a bezel, back or center, or another part.

Often confused with

Wrist watch with precious metal case
Complete watch, not just the watch case.
Heading 9101
Wrist watch with base metal case
Complete watch, not just the watch case.
Heading 9102
Watch movement
Movement is classified separately from the case.
Heading 9108
Watch strap or watch band
Straps and bands are not watch cases or case parts.
Heading 9113
Clock case
Clock cases are classified in the clock case heading.
Heading 9112

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a gold watch case?

A case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal is 9111.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is 12 cents each + 4.8%.

What is the duty on a base metal watch case?

For other base metal cases, the code is 9111.20.40.00 and the general (MFN) rate is 3.6 cents each + 7.6%. Gold- or silver-plated base metal cases use 9111.20.20.00 at 7 cents each + 5.4%.

How do I classify watch case parts?

For base metal bezels, backs and centers, use 9111.90.50.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 1.6 cents each + 6.8%. Other base metal parts are 9111.90.70.00 at 6.4%, and precious metal parts are 9111.90.40.00 at 6.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.