Analysis
HTS 9102.99.40 covers with movement valued not over $15 each under heading 9102 (wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those…).
The general rate is 92¢ each + 3% on the case, 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 GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 13 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 92¢ each + 3% on the case. 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.
The other lines in the same group are 9102.99.20 (having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement, 20¢ each + 3% on the case), 9102.99.60 (with movement valued over $15 each, $1.16 each + 6% on the case) and 9102.99.80 (having over 17 jewels in the movement, $2.19 each + 6% on the case).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9102.99.20 | Having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement | 20¢ each + 3% on the case |
| 9102.99.60 | With movement valued over $15 each | $1.16 each + 6% on the case |
| 9102.99.80 | Having over 17 jewels in the movement | $2.19 each + 6% on the case |