Analysis
Heading 9113 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof. It divides into 3 six-digit subheadings and 7 eight-digit tariff lines, with 7 ten-digit statistical suffixes below them.
The spread of 9.4 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 11.2%, applies to 9113.20.20 (valued not over $5 per dozen) and 9113.20.40 (valued over $5 per dozen).
None of its 7 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 1.8% to 11.2% with a median of 8.8%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
Its median rate of 8.8% sits at the 87th percentile of the headings in chapter 91.
The largest subheadings are 9113.20 (of base metal, whether or not gold- or…, 4 lines), 9113.90 (other, 2 lines) and 9113.10 (unnamed, 1 line).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (339910) and Other Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing (31699). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9113.10.00 | Of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 4.5% |
| 9113.20.20 | Valued not over $5 per dozen | 11.2% |
| 9113.20.40 | Valued over $5 per dozen | 11.2% |
| 9113.20.60 | Of watch bracelets, valued not over $12 per dozen | 8.8% |
| 9113.20.90 | Parts: other | 8.8% |
| 9113.90.40 | Of textile material | 7.2% |
| 9113.90.80 | Other: other | 1.8% |