Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof
7 declarable lines
Heading 9113 covers watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, plus parts of those items, whether or not they are attached to a watch at import. The heading splits first by material: precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, base metal, and other materials such as textile. The base metal and other branches then split further by whether the item is a finished strap, band or bracelet or a part, and by value per dozen.
Products in this heading
- Gold watch bracelet
- Gold-plated base metal watch band
- Stainless steel watch strap
- Leather watch strap (classified as other, not textile)
- Textile or nylon watch strap
- Watch bracelet clasp section as a part
- Spring bar or strap pin as a part
- Replacement watch band valued over $5 per dozen
How to choose the right subheading
- Material of the strap, band or bracelet: precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, base metal, textile, or other.
- For base metal, whether the item is a finished strap, band or bracelet or a part of one.
- For base metal straps, the value per dozen, with the break at $5 per dozen.
- For base metal parts, whether the part is for a watch bracelet valued not over $12 per dozen.
- For other materials, whether the item is of textile material or of another material such as leather or plastic.
Often confused with
- Heading 9111Watch case sold without a strap
Watch cases and their parts have their own heading.
- Heading 9102Complete wrist watch with a strap fitted
The watch itself is classified in the watch heading, not as a strap.
- Heading 9108Watch movement, complete and assembled
Movements are classified separately from straps and cases.
- Heading 8308Base metal buckle or clasp sold on its own
General purpose buckles and clasps of base metal are classified by material, not as watch parts.
- Heading 9112Clock case or clock case part
Cases for clocks are covered by their own heading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a textile watch strap?
A watch strap of textile material is classified under 9113.90.40.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 7.2%.
How do I classify a watch strap made of gold?
A strap, band or bracelet of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal goes in 9113.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.5%. Material decides the subheading before value or part status is considered.
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.
All lines in heading 9113
- 9113.10.00.00Of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal4.5%
- 9113.20.20.00Of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated / Straps, bands and bracelets / Valued not over $5 per dozen11.2%
- 9113.20.40.00Of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated / Straps, bands and bracelets / Valued over $5 per dozen11.2%
- 9113.20.60.00Of watch bracelets, valued not over $12 per dozen8.8%
- 9113.20.90.00Of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated / Parts / Other8.8%
- 9113.90.40.00Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof / Of textile material7.2%
- 9113.90.80.00Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof / Other1.8%