Analysis
HTS 9102.21.90 covers having over 17 jewels in the movement: other under heading 9102 (wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those…).
The general rate is $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 2% on the strap, band or bracelet, a specific or compound duty rather than a simple percentage, so the effective burden depends on the unit value of the goods: cheap goods pay proportionally more than expensive ones. Importers usually convert it to an ad valorem equivalent to compare it with other lines.
Goods that qualify under the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, AGOA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 2% on the strap, band or bracelet. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
Every edition we compared, from Jan 2023 to Oct 2026 (Rev. 22), shows the same general rate of $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 2% on the strap, band or bracelet.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9102.21.10 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | 75¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.25 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement: other | 75¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.30 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | $1.75 each + 4.8% on the case + 11.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.50 | Having over one jewel but not over 17 jewels in the movement: other | $1.75 each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.70 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 9.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |