Jewelry, Precious Metals & Watches

Importing jewelry, precious metals, gemstones, and luxury watches involves extremely precise classification, high declared values, and specific compliance requirements. A single carat-weight, karat-purity, or movement-type error in your customs entry can trigger hundreds or thousands of dollars in incorrect duties. We handle the complexity with the precision these imports demand.

Precious Metals & Gemstones

Gold, silver, platinum, and gemstone imports require careful classification under Chapter 71 of the HTS. Duty rates vary significantly based on form (bullion, bars, articles), karat purity, and whether stones are set or unset, natural or synthetic. We ensure duty optimization while maintaining full compliance with marking and reporting requirements.

Kimberly Process & CITES

Rough diamond imports must be accompanied by a Kimberly Process Certificate to ensure they are conflict-free. Certain materials like coral, ivory (antique only with strict documentation), and specific animal-derived products require CITES permits. We verify all required certificates and permits before filing.

Complicated Luxury Watches

Watch classification under Chapter 91 is notoriously complex. Duty rates depend on the movement type (mechanical vs. quartz), number of jewels, display type, case material, and value band. A mechanical watch with 17+ jewels classified incorrectly can face dramatically different duty rates. We handle the precision classification that luxury timepieces demand.

"We handle jewelry, precious metals, and complicated watches. High-value goods require precision classification—and that's exactly what we deliver."

• Chapter 71 classification for precious metals and gemstones
• Chapter 91 watch classification (movement, jewels, case, value)
• Kimberly Process Certificate verification for rough diamonds
• CITES permit verification for regulated materials
• High-value declaration accuracy and duty optimization
• Country of origin marking compliance for finished jewelry