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HS HEADING 9111

Watch cases and parts thereof

In plain English

This category includes watch cases and their components. The items are separated by material type: some are made of precious metal or metal covered with precious metal, while others consist of base metal that may be plated with gold or silver. Any watch cases not fitting those specific material descriptions fall into a remaining group for other cases. A final division covers the cases themselves along with their individual parts.

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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.

9111.10

Watch cases; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal

9111.20

Watch cases; of base metal, whether or not gold-plated or silver-plated

9111.80

Watch cases; n.e.c. in heading no. 9111

9111.90

Watch cases and parts thereof

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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