HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9110.12 – Watches; incomplete movements, assembled
HS code 9110.12 is the 6-digit subheading for watches, incomplete movements, assembled. It is used for assembled quartz movements (no battery), partially assembled mechanical movements, automatic movements without rotor, chronograph movements (sub-dials not attached) and skeletonized movements (incomplete decoration).
What HS 9110.12 covers
This category covers watch movements that are assembled but not yet complete, meaning they might lack certain parts like rotors, balance wheels, or specific bridges. These are traded between specialized component manufacturers and watch assemblers, often for cost-effective production or to allow for customization by the final brand. The trade involves a global network, with significant activity in countries known for watchmaking and precision engineering. Importers are typically watch manufacturers who integrate these movements into their final products, while exporters are specialized movement producers. Key considerations include the level of assembly, the origin of the movement (e.g., Swiss Made components), and the impact on the "country of origin" labeling for the finished watch. This segment is crucial for brands that assemble watches from various sourced components rather than manufacturing movements entirely in-house, balancing cost, quality, and design flexibility.
- Covers
- Assembled quartz movements (no battery)
- Partially assembled mechanical movements
- Automatic movements without rotor
- Chronograph movements (sub-dials not attached)
- Skeletonized movements (incomplete decoration)
- Basic assembled movements
- Unfinished assembled movements.
- Examples
- Ronda 763 assembled (no stem/battery)
- Seiko 7S26 partially assembled
- Miyota 9015 (without rotor)
- ETA C07.111 (incomplete)
- STP1-11 assembled (no rotor).
Codes often confused with 9110.12
Common mistake. Often confused with 911011 (unassembled/partly assembled sets) or 911019 (rough movements), but 911012 specifically refers to *assembled* but *incomplete* movements.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 911012, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 911012 in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 33% 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 Malaysia $39M 40% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $31M 32% of world exports
- 3 China $23M 24% of world exports
World total: $97M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Singapore $29M 33% of world imports
- 2 Japan $20M 24% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $17M 19% of world imports
World total: $87M 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 code for 9110.12
Brazil does not split HS 9110.12: its NCM code is 9110.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 91.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9110.12
What is HS code 911012?
HS code 911012 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Watches; incomplete movements, assembled. This category covers watch movements that are assembled but not yet complete, meaning they might lack certain parts like rotors, balance wheels, or specific bridges. These are traded between specialized component manufacturers and watch assemblers, often for cost-effective production or to allow for customization by the final brand. The trade involves a global network, with significant activity in countries known for watchmaking and precision engineering. Importers are typically watch manufacturers who integrate these movements into their final products, while exporters are specialized movement producers. Key considerations include the level of assembly, the origin of the movement (e.g., Swiss Made components), and the impact on the "country of origin" labeling for the finished watch. This segment is crucial for brands that assemble watches from various sourced components rather than manufacturing movements entirely in-house, balancing cost, quality, and design flexibility.
What products fall under HS code 911012?
Assembled quartz movements (no battery), partially assembled mechanical movements, automatic movements without rotor, chronograph movements (sub-dials not attached), skeletonized movements (incomplete decoration), basic assembled movements, unfinished assembled movements.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 911012?
Often confused with 911011 (unassembled/partly assembled sets) or 911019 (rough movements), but 911012 specifically refers to *assembled* but *incomplete* movements.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 911012?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 911012 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($39M, 40% of world exports), Singapore ($31M) and China ($23M). World exports came to about $97M, 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 911012?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 911012 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($29M, 33% of world imports), Japan ($20M) and Malaysia ($17M). World imports came to about $87M, 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 911012 structured?
HS code 911012 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (91) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 911012?
In Brazil, HS code 911012 is NCM 9110.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.