HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9110.19 – Watches; rough movements
HS code 9110.19 is the 6-digit subheading for watches, rough movements. It is used for unfinished movement plates, rough movement bridges, basic ébauche kits, raw mainplates for watches and unmachined movement blanks.
What HS 9110.19 covers
This category encompasses the very basic, unfinished forms of watch movements, often referred to as "ébauches" in the Swiss tradition. These are the raw, unmachined or roughly machined plates, bridges, and other fundamental components that form the skeleton of a watch movement, prior to fine finishing, assembly, or the addition of intricate parts like gears, springs, or escapements. Trade in rough movements is typically between specialized ébauche manufacturers and watch movement finishers or larger watch brands that perform in-house finishing and assembly. This trade is critical for maintaining the distinctiveness and quality levels of various watch brands, especially in the luxury segment where the finishing of the movement is a significant value add. Importers are often high-end watch manufacturers, while exporters are specialized component suppliers. Key aspects include material quality, initial precision, and the potential for customization and high-end decoration.
- Covers
- Unfinished movement plates
- Rough movement bridges
- Basic ébauche kits
- Raw mainplates for watches
- Unmachined movement blanks
- Base movement components
- Raw gear trains.
- Examples
- ETA ébauches (unfinished)
- Sellita SW ébauches
- Valjoux 7750 rough movement parts
- Peseux 7001 ébauche
- Soprod A10 ébauche.
Codes often confused with 9110.19
Common mistake. Can be confused with 911011 (unassembled movement sets) or 911410 (springs for movements), but 911019 specifically denotes the *rough* or *unfinished* state of the core movement components.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 911019, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 911019 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Portugal, with 27% 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 $11M 54% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $3.0M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.9M 14% of world exports
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Portugal $2.2M 27% of world imports
- 2 China $1.2M 14% of world imports
- 3 France $712K 8.6% of world imports
World total: $8.2M 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 9110.19
Brazil does not split HS 9110.19: its NCM code is 9110.19.00.
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 9110.19
What is HS code 911019?
HS code 911019 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Watches; rough movements. This category encompasses the very basic, unfinished forms of watch movements, often referred to as "ébauches" in the Swiss tradition. These are the raw, unmachined or roughly machined plates, bridges, and other fundamental components that form the skeleton of a watch movement, prior to fine finishing, assembly, or the addition of intricate parts like gears, springs, or escapements. Trade in rough movements is typically between specialized ébauche manufacturers and watch movement finishers or larger watch brands that perform in-house finishing and assembly. This trade is critical for maintaining the distinctiveness and quality levels of various watch brands, especially in the luxury segment where the finishing of the movement is a significant value add. Importers are often high-end watch manufacturers, while exporters are specialized component suppliers. Key aspects include material quality, initial precision, and the potential for customization and high-end decoration.
What products fall under HS code 911019?
Unfinished movement plates, rough movement bridges, basic ébauche kits, raw mainplates for watches, unmachined movement blanks, base movement components, raw gear trains.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 911019?
Can be confused with 911011 (unassembled movement sets) or 911410 (springs for movements), but 911019 specifically denotes the *rough* or *unfinished* state of the core movement components.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 911019?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 911019 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($11M, 54% of world exports), Switzerland ($3.0M) and the United States ($2.9M). World exports came to about $20M, 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 911019?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 911019 in UN Comtrade data were Portugal ($2.2M, 27% of world imports), China ($1.2M) and France ($712K). World imports came to about $8.2M, 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 911019 structured?
HS code 911019 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 911019?
In Brazil, HS code 911019 is NCM 9110.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.