Quartz wristwatches Import Duty Rate — HTS 9102.11.4500

Products classified under HTS 9102.11.4500 carry a standard Column 1 General MFN duty rate of 3.8%. When originating from China, an additional Section 301 tariff applies (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)), bringing total estimated duty exposure to 11.3% – 28.8%. In addition to customs duties, formal commercial shipments require payment of CBP's 0.3464% Merchandise Processing Fee (min $33.58, max $651.50).

Precision optical and medical manufacturing in countries such as Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, or Mexico incurs only the standard Column 1 MFN tariff of 3.8%, avoiding USTR Section 301 punitive duties (Subject to Section 301 (7.5% - 25% if China origin)). Mexican manufacturing under USMCA can qualify for 0% duty-free entry if optical assemblies and electronic housings satisfy North American rules of origin and transformation criteria.

Wristwatches under Chapter 91 are subject to compound customs valuation rules. Importers must provide an itemized breakdown on commercial invoices separating the dutiable value of the watch movement, watch case, strap/band (leather, metal, or synthetic), and battery. CBP assesses separate specific and ad valorem rates across each component before calculating the aggregate entry duty. Quartz movements must also comply with environmental mercury restrictions for button cell batteries.

No. The Section 321 $800 duty-free exemption is suspended across all origin countries under 19 CFR 10.151 and 19 CFR 145.31. Even prior to the universal suspension, FDA-regulated medical devices were barred from informal clearance; the current regulation eliminates any ambiguity for HTS 9102.11.4500. All shipments require customs entry, payment of applicable duties (3.8%) and fees, and electronic transmission of FDA compliance documentation (510(k), device listings, or 21 CFR 801.410 drop-ball test certificates). (Regulatory status verified as of Q3 2026; subject to ongoing administrative review).