Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "91" represent clocks and watches and their parts.

Specifically, this chapter includes the following:

• Various types of clocks and watches: Including mechanical clocks and watches, electronic clocks and watches, quartz clocks and watches, atomic clocks, etc.
• Timepieces: Wristwatches, pocket watches, wall clocks, floor clocks, alarm clocks, etc.
• Parts of clocks and watches: Clock and watch movements, dials, cases, straps, hands, batteries, etc.
• Other timing instruments: Such as stopwatches, timers, etc.

Reason for classification:

This chapter is established to uniformly classify all goods related to time measurement and display. Since clocks and watches and their parts have specific functions and uses, a separate chapter is set up for classification, which facilitates customs in statistics, taxation, and management.

In summary, any product whose main function is to display or measure time and belongs to the category of clocks, watches, and their parts should be classified under HS code 91.

The first four digits of the HS code: 9101

Classification: Watches, pocket watches, and other watches, including stopwatches, with cases made of precious metals or metals plated with precious metals.

Meaning: This refers to various watches, including but not limited to:

• Watches
• Pocket watches
• Other watches
• Stopwatches

The six-digit HS code: 9101.29

Classification: Watches, pocket watches, and other watches, including stopwatches, with cases made of precious metals or metals plated with precious metals.

Specific meaning:

• Other watches, whether or not with a stopwatch function:
  • Other:
    • Watches with 17 or more jewels in the movement:
      • Watch straps, bracelets, or wristbands imported together with watches under 9101.29.90, and which can be classified together with these watches according to the additional U.S. note 2 of this chapter; the above products, whether or not connected to these watches at the time of import:
        • Other

8-10 digits of the HS code: 9101297000

Classification: Watches, including stopwatches, with cases made of precious metals or metals plated with precious metals: other watches, whether or not with a stopwatch function: other: watches with more than 17 jewels in movement: watch straps, bracelets, or wristbands imported together with watches under 9101.29.90, and which can be classified together with this tariff item according to the additional U.S. note 2 of this chapter: made of textile materials or base metals, whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated.

Explanation: This HS code corresponds to watches made of precious metals or metals plated with precious metals, and belongs to watches with more than 17 jewels in movement. Watch straps, bracelets, or wristbands can be imported together with the watches, and the materials are textile materials or base metals, and can be gold-plated or silver-plated.

Examples of products: - Luxury mechanical wristwatch with a gold-plated case and 18 jewels - High-end quartz watch with a platinum case and a leather strap - Vintage pocket watch with a silver case and a chain strap - Designer watch with a stainless steel case and a gold-plated bezel - Sports watch with a titanium case and a textile strap