HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9108.11 – Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated
HS code 9108.11 is the 6-digit subheading for watch movements, complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated. It is used for quartz watch movements (analog), stepper motor watch movements, hybrid watch movements, ronda quartz movements and miyota quartz movements.
What HS 9108.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers complete and assembled watch movements that are electrically operated and feature a mechanical display, meaning they show time using traditional hands, or have a device to which such a display can be incorporated. These are the 'engines' of many quartz analog watches, providing precise timekeeping through electronic oscillation. Importers are primarily watch manufacturers, assemblers, and repair shops globally, who integrate these movements into their watch cases. Exporters are specialized movement manufacturers, often from countries with a strong horological heritage. Key aspects in trade include accuracy (e.g., quartz precision), battery life, dimensions for various watch case sizes, and the number of 'jewels' or components, which can indicate quality.
- Covers
- Quartz watch movements (analog)
- Stepper motor watch movements
- Hybrid watch movements
- Ronda quartz movements
- Miyota quartz movements
- ETA quartz movements
- Examples
- Ronda 763 Quartz Movement
- Miyota 2035 Quartz Movement
- ETA F06.111 Quartz Movement
- Seiko PC21J Quartz Movement
- Citizen 6S21 Quartz Chronograph Movement
Codes often confused with 9108.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with 910819 if the display is not mechanical, or 910820 if it's an automatic mechanical movement; the 'electrically operated' and 'mechanical display' are crucial differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 910811, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 910811 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 46% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $223M 44% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $149M 30% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $72M 14% of world exports
World total: $503M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $238M 46% of world imports
- 2 China $158M 31% of world imports
- 3 India $21M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $514M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9108.11 2
Brazil splits HS 9108.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9108.11.10 Electric analogue movements for watchesPara relógios das posições 91.01 ou 91.02
- 9108.11.90 Other electric analogue watch movementsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 91.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9108.11
What is HS code 910811?
HS code 910811 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated. This HS code specifically covers complete and assembled watch movements that are electrically operated and feature a mechanical display, meaning they show time using traditional hands, or have a device to which such a display can be incorporated. These are the 'engines' of many quartz analog watches, providing precise timekeeping through electronic oscillation. Importers are primarily watch manufacturers, assemblers, and repair shops globally, who integrate these movements into their watch cases. Exporters are specialized movement manufacturers, often from countries with a strong horological heritage. Key aspects in trade include accuracy (e.g., quartz precision), battery life, dimensions for various watch case sizes, and the number of 'jewels' or components, which can indicate quality.
What products fall under HS code 910811?
Quartz watch movements (analog), stepper motor watch movements, hybrid watch movements, Ronda quartz movements, Miyota quartz movements, ETA quartz movements
What are common misclassifications for HS code 910811?
Can be confused with 910819 if the display is not mechanical, or 910820 if it's an automatic mechanical movement; the 'electrically operated' and 'mechanical display' are crucial differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 910811?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 910811 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($223M, 44% of world exports), Hong Kong ($149M) and Switzerland ($72M). World exports came to about $503M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 910811?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 910811 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($238M, 46% of world imports), China ($158M) and India ($21M). World imports came to about $514M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 910811 structured?
HS code 910811 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (91) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 910811?
Brazil splits HS code 910811 into 2 NCM codes: 9108.11.10 (Electric analogue movements for watches), 9108.11.90 (Other electric analogue watch movements). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.