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HS HEADING 9110

Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch or clock movements, assembled; rough watch or clock movements

In plain English

This category covers watch and clock movements that are complete but unassembled or partially assembled, as well as incomplete movements that have been put together and rough versions of these components. The classification separates items intended for watches from those meant for clocks. For watches, the specific type is distinguished by whether the movement is complete, incomplete but assembled, or rough. For clocks, the movements are grouped together regardless of their assembly status or completeness.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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.

9110.11

Watches; complete movements, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets)

9110.12

Watches; incomplete movements, assembled

9110.19

Watches; rough movements

9110.90

Clocks; movements, whether or not complete, incomplete, assembled or unassembled

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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