Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 91112020: Watch Cases of Gold- or Silver-Plated Base Metal

The HS Code 91112020 refers to watch cases made of gold- or silver-plated base metal. This code is used for classifying and categorizing products for international trade. It helps customs authorities, statisticians, and businesses identify and track various goods being imported or exported.

Watch cases included under this HS code are those that are made from a base metal (such as steel, brass, or copper) and then plated with a layer of gold or silver. These cases are essential components of wristwatches, protecting the delicate mechanisms and providing an attractive appearance.

When importing watch cases with the HS Code 91112020 into the United States, certain regulations and duty rates apply. The bound / MFN duty rate for these products is 7 cents each, plus an additional 5.4% whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market. This ensures that all trading partners receive equal treatment for the same goods or services.

The quantity unit for watch cases of this HS code is measured by the number of units (NO) imported or exported. This unit allows for easy tracking and calculation of trade volumes.

There are also special tariff preference programs available for watch cases under this HS code. These programs provide preferential treatment, including duty-free treatment, for imports from specific countries. Some of the programs applicable to watch cases of HS Code 91112020 include:

• A+ (Least Developed Beneficiary Developing Countries Eligible for GSP under that Subheading)
• AU (Australia Special Rate)
• BH (Bahrain Special Rate)
• CA (NAFTA for Canada - duty-free treatment)
• CL (Chile Special Rate)
• D (Africa Growth and Opportunity Act - duty-free treatment)
• E (Caribbean Basin Initiative - duty-free treatment)
• IL (Israel Special Rate - duty-free treatment)
• J (Andean Trade Preference Act)
• J+ (Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act)
• JO (Jordan Special Rate)
• MA (Morocco Special Rate)
• MX (NAFTA for Mexico)
• OM (Oman Special Rate)
• P (Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate - DR-CAFTA)
• PE (Peru Special Rate)
• R (Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act - CBTPA)
• SG (Singapore Special Rate)

These tariff preference programs allow certain countries to import watch cases under this HS code at reduced or zero tariff rates, promoting trade and economic development between nations.

It is important to note that the HS Code 91112020 is used for watch cases made of gold- or silver-plated base metal specifically. Other types of watch cases, such as those made from solid gold or silver, may fall under different HS codes.

the HS Code 91112020 classifies watch cases made of gold- or silver-plated base metal for international trade purposes. It provides essential information for customs, businesses, and statisticians to track and regulate the import and export of these products. By understanding the duty rates and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code, importers and exporters can make informed decisions and take advantage of available trade benefits.