9102.21.70 - With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated

This HTS category, 9102.21.70, specifically covers wrist watches that are not of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (as defined in 9101), and which have an automatic winding mechanism with a movement containing over 17 jewels. The distinguishing feature of this subcategory is the material of the strap, band, or bracelet, which must be made of textile material or base metal. This base metal can be plated with gold or silver.

The key differentiator from its sibling category, 9102.21.90, lies in the strap material. While 9102.21.70 is exclusively for watches with textile or base metal (plated or not) straps, 9102.21.90 likely encompasses watches with other strap materials not explicitly defined in 9102.21.70, such as leather or plastic. Therefore, careful examination of the strap's composition is crucial for accurate classification within these two categories.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9102.21.70 is final based on the watch meeting all preceding criteria: it is a non-precious metal wrist watch, with automatic winding, over 17 jewels, and specifically features a strap, band, or bracelet made from textile material or base metal, which may be gold- or silver-plated.