HS Code 9101Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
6 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 14 in Chapter 91 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Some markets call the same heading HSN code 9101.
Heading 9101 opens Chapter 91: it is the first of the chapter’s 14 headings, and goods answering to “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal” divide across 6 six-digit codes, 910111 to 910199. The heading is number 1 of 14 in Chapter 91, Clocks and watches and parts thereof, which runs to 48 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 9101
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 910111 | 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 |
| 910119 | Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display |
| 910121 | 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 |
| 910129 | 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 |
| 910191 | 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 |
| 910199 | 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 |
What HS code 9101 covers
The case is what sets it apart. It must be made of precious metal, or of base metal that is clad with precious metal.
A watch with any other kind of case does not belong here. It goes under a neighbouring heading, explained below. The brand and the price do not change the code. The case material, the type of watch and the way it is powered do.
HS 9101 subheadings: 910111 to 910199
Each six-digit code below also has a dotted form, which some tariff schedules use. Short labels are given here. The full legal text sits in the table above.
Wrist-watches are split by power and display. Pocket-watches and other watches are split by power only.
How to choose the right 9101 subheading
Work through four questions in order. They match the way the subheadings are built.
First, is it a wrist-watch? If not, it is a pocket-watch, stop-watch or another watch, and the choice is between 910191 and 910199. Second, is it electrically operated? Electric wrist-watches go to 910111 or 910119. Third, for an electric wrist-watch, check the display. Fourth, for a wrist-watch that is not electric, check the winding. Automatic winding points to 910121. Any other winding points to 910129.
A stop-watch function does not change the wrist-watch codes. They apply whether or not the watch has one.
Duty and GST rates differ from country to country. Check the national tariff of the market you ship to. If you are unsure which code fits, try the HS code classifier.
HS 9101 vs 9102 and other Chapter 91 headings
The most common question is the difference between 9101 and 9102. The answer is the case. Heading 9102 takes the other watches, such as those with a case of base metal or plastic.
What about a gold plated watch? It depends on whether the case counts as metal clad with precious metal. That is a classification decision. Check the legal notes of the tariff or ask your customs authority before you file.
Parts and add-ons have their own headings. Movement sets and unfinished movements go to 9110. Other watch parts go to 9114. The chapter overview lists them all.
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Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 91
- 9102Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than…7 codes
- 9103Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 91042 codes
- 9104Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft…1 code
- 9105Clocks, other, n.e.c.6 codes
- 9106Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or…2 codes
- 9107Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor1 code
- 9108Watch movements; complete and assembled5 codes
- 9109Clock movements; complete and assembled2 codes
- 9110Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement…4 codes
- 9111Watch cases and parts thereof4 codes
- 9112Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapter and…2 codes
- 9113Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof3 codes
Who ships under 9101?
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Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments; Clocks, chapters 90–92.
HS Code 9101: common questions
Under which chapter does HSN code 9101 fall?
It falls under Chapter 91, Clocks and watches and parts thereof. That chapter sits in Section XVIII.
What is the difference between HS code 9101 and 9102?
Heading 9102 is for the other watches.
What is the HS code for an automatic wrist-watch with a precious metal case?
Use 910121. It covers wrist-watches that are not electrically operated and have automatic winding.
Which HS code covers electric precious metal wrist-watches without mechanical display?
That is 910119. If the electric wrist-watch has a mechanical display only, the code is 910111.
What HS code is used for precious metal pocket-watches and stop-watches?
Use 910191 if the watch is electrically operated and 910199 if it is not. Both exclude wrist-watches.
Where are watch straps and watch cases classified?
Watch cases and their parts are in heading 9111.
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