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HS HEADING 9101

Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9101.11

Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, with mechanical display only

9101.19

Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display

9101.21

Wrist-watches; (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

9101.29

Wrist-watches; (not electrically operated), (not automatic winding), whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

9101.91

Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, electrically operated

9101.99

Pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal, not electrically operated

Covered items classified under 9101

Chapter 91 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 in this chapter

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.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 91

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