Key HS headings for watches
Watches covers 48 subheadings across chapter 91. The main headings, each linking to the full list with US and EU duty:
9101.11Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal51¢ each + 6.25% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery9102.11Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 910144¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery9103.10Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 91042.6% on the movement and case + 3.6% on the battery9104.00Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels2.6% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery9105.11Clocks, other, n.e.c.3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery9106.10Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel9107.00Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor15¢ each + 4% + 2.5¢/jewel9108.11Watch movements; complete and assembled36¢ each + 5.3% on the battery9109.10Clock movements; complete and assembled3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery9110.11Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch or clock movements, assembled; rough watch or clock movementsThe rate applicable to the complete, assembled movement9111.10Watch cases and parts thereof12¢ each + 4.8%9112.20Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapter and parts thereof3.5%9113.10Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof4.5%9114.30Clock or watch parts; n.e.c. in chapter 910.4¢ each + 7.2%
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Duty on watches
US watch duty is unusual: it is charged per piece plus a percentage on the case and battery, so two similar watches can differ a lot.
Frequently asked
- What is the HS code for watches?
- Watches is classified in HS chapter 91. There is no single code: the right 6-digit subheading depends on the exact product. The code depends on the movement (battery vs mechanical), the case material, and whether it is a watch or clock.
- What is the US import duty on watches?
- US watch duty is unusual: it is charged per piece plus a percentage on the case and battery, so two similar watches can differ a lot.
- How do I find the exact HS code for my product?
- Describe your product in HS Mate's free lookup and it returns the 6-digit HS code with the US and EU duty and the reasoning, so you can confirm the right code before you file. For a written report you can keep, a full classification is available for a small fee.
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