Sourcing titanium watch bracelets from China
Titanium watch bracelets from China normally carry 6% UK duty; heading 9113 ranges from 2% to 6% by material. Confirm with HSE the applicable UK REACH nickel release requirements for metal parts in direct and prolonged skin contact. Specify the alloy, end-link fit and clasp construction. Cambridge China Bridge sources titanium watch bracelets.
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UK duty on titanium watch bracelets
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 4 October 2026, heading 9113 covers watch straps, bands, bracelets and their parts. Ordinary titanium bracelets fall within the base-metal line, 9113 20 00 00, carrying 6% duty for goods from China. The supplied tariff record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duty and no suspension for this line. The table shows product variants sharing that code.
The UK Trade Tariff attaches a CITES import control to this line, alongside CITES and cultural-object export notices. Confirm the applicable declaration or document requirement with your customs broker using the complete material specification. Do this before shipment, particularly if the bracelet incorporates animal-derived decoration.
The wider heading includes precious-metal and precious-metal-clad goods at 2%; that rate should not be assumed for an ordinary titanium bracelet. Confirm the commodity code using the actual construction and finish. See the watch straps and bracelets guide for other materials.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium watch bracelets with straight end links | 9113 20 00 00 | 6% | None |
Specify the titanium, end links and clasp
Specify the titanium alloy for the links and end links, and identify the materials used in the clasp, screws, pins and spring bars separately. Ask for material certificates linked to the production batch. Agree solid or folded links, bracelet length, taper, removable links, adjustment method, brushing direction, colour and any coating.
Provide a drawing and a reference watch case for end-link fit, including spring-bar position and clearance. Approve the assembled bracelet rather than loose components. Agree how the clasp locks, how links are removed and what spare fittings accompany the order.
Request reports covering the actual clasp and other contact parts, including their finish. General product safety rules require safe products on the Great Britain market. Include sharp edges, pin retention and accidental clasp opening in your checks.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 800 titanium watch bracelets; illustrative order under 9113 20 00 00, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £32,800. Duty at 6% is £1,968. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £34,768, so it is £6,953.60. Import taxes total £8,921.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,968 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Fit: check lug width, end-link shape and spring-bar engagement against the drawing and reference case. Check that the bracelet articulates without rubbing the case.
Retention: operate the clasp and safety catch, check pin and screw security, and remove and refit sizing links using the intended tools.
Finish: compare brushing and colour with the approved sample. Check skin-facing edges, burrs, scratches and trapped polishing residue.
Records: match material certificates and nickel release reports to the supplied construction and finish. Check carton identification, spare links and fittings against the packing list.
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What goes wrong
A titanium description can conceal a steel clasp or steel fittings that were never specified. Curved end links may match the lug width but leave gaps or obstruct the spring bars. Loose screws, migrating pins, stiff articulation and clasps that open under load can make an otherwise acceptable finish unusable.
Keep the approved assembly and material schedule as inspection references. Agree acceptance checks before production and compare incoming stock with them before dispatching to customers. Use the quality inspection guide to prepare the inspection brief.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on titanium watch bracelets from China?
The supplied tariff record, read on 4 October 2026, gives 6% for base-metal watch bracelets under 9113 20 00 00, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension.
Does a titanium bracelet still need nickel release testing?
Request reports for the actual contact parts, especially clasps and fittings made from a different metal.
How do I check whether the bracelet is titanium?
Specify each component's material, request batch-linked material certificates and arrange material identification on samples. Appearance and a titanium description alone do not establish the supplied alloy.
Will a curved end-link bracelet fit my watch?
Lug width alone is insufficient. Supply the case drawing or a reference case and check the end-link curve, spring-bar position, clearances and articulation on the assembled sample.