Ildico Inc. v. US

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Case Number:

25-1337

Court:

Appellate - Federal Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. July 31, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Says Sapphire-Backed Watches Must Face Duties

    Imported Richard Mille luxury watches with synthetic sapphire crystal case-backs cannot qualify for duty-free treatment, the Federal Circuit affirmed.

  2. June 08, 2026

    Luxury Watches Must Face Duties, Gov't Tells Fed. Circ.

    Counsel for the federal government told Federal Circuit judges Monday that the U.S. Court of International Trade was correct to find that imported Richard Mille luxury watches with clear sapphire backings cannot qualify for duty-free treatment.