Analysis
HTS 9101.99.20 covers having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement under heading 9101 (wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of…).
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 40% of the 48 tariff lines in chapter 91 that are also free. Free here means free of the base duty only: origin-specific Chapter 99 duties such as Section 301 can still be owed.
The other lines in the same group are 9101.99.40 (with movement valued not over $15 each, 98¢ each + 3% on the case), 9101.99.60 (with movement valued over $15 each, duty-free) and 9101.99.80 (having over 17 jewels in the movement, duty-free).
All 3 neighbouring lines carry the same duty-free rate, so a borderline choice between them changes the statistics reported, not the duty paid.
The general rate of Free has not changed in any edition of the schedule since Jan 2023.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9101.99.40 | With movement valued not over $15 each | 98¢ each + 3% on the case |
| 9101.99.60 | With movement valued over $15 each | Free |
| 9101.99.80 | Having over 17 jewels in the movement | Free |