9101.99.20 - Having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | N/A |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $2.25 each + 45% on the case |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification pertains to wrist watches, pocket watches, and other watches, including stopwatches, where the case is constructed from precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Specifically, this category encompasses timepieces within this material scope that possess no jewels in their movement or a movement with a maximum of seven jewels. The presence and count of jewels in a watch movement are critical for its mechanical operation and longevity, and this classification hinges on that specific technical detail.
This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by the number of jewels in the movement. It specifically covers watches with zero to seven jewels, differentiating them from those with over seven but not over seventeen jewels (9101.99.10) and those with over seventeen jewels (9101.99.80). This precise jewel count is the primary criterion for distinguishing between these otherwise similar high-value timepieces.
As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this heading remains solely on the material of the case (precious metal or metal clad with precious metal) and the number of jewels within the movement (no jewels or not over seven jewels).