Watch cases and parts thereof
6-digit subheadings (4)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
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 databaseOther headings in Chapter 91
- 9101 — Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with ca…
- 9102 — Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other t…
- 9103 — Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104
- 9104 — Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, air…
- 9105 — Clocks, other, n.e.c.
- 9106 — Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording…
- 9107 — Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor
- 9108 — Watch movements; complete and assembled
- 9109 — Clock movements; complete and assembled
- 9110 — Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (m…
- 9112 — Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapte…
- 9113 — Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof
- 9114 — Clock or watch parts; n.e.c. in chapter 91