Clocks and watches and parts thereof
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Clocks and watches and parts thereof
Common items in this chapter
- —Wrist watches (9101/9102)
- —Pocket watches (9101/9102)
- —Wall clocks (9105)
- —Watch movements (9108/9110)
- —Watch straps (9113)
Classification notes
Classification depends on the display type (analog vs digital), case material (precious metal vs base metal), and movement type (mechanical vs quartz). Luxury watches face IP enforcement and counterfeit seizures. Swiss origin marking has specific legal requirements.
Frequent misclassification
Smart watches may classify under 8517 (telecom apparatus) rather than 9102 (watches) depending on their primary function. Watch cases with precious metal plating — classify by the base metal, not the plating.
Binding tariff ruling database
If you need certainty on classification, request a binding tariff ruling from your destination country's customs authority. The link below leads to the relevant ruling database.
Binding tariff ruling database