About HS Code 911490
This broad 'other' category for clock and watch parts covers a vast array of components not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9114, excluding springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges. This includes essential items such as gears, pinions, synthetic jewels, hands, crowns, pushers, rotors, screws, and various other small mechanisms. The international trade in these components is extensive, supporting the global watch and clock manufacturing, assembly, and repair industries. Importers are typically watch and clock factories, independent watchmakers, and specialized parts distributors. Exporters are countries with strong precision manufacturing capabilities, often specializing in micro-components. Key aspects include material precision, dimensional accuracy, durability, and compatibility with specific movement calibers. This category is essential for the assembly, maintenance, and repair of all types of timepieces, from mass-produced quartz watches to high-end mechanical movements.
Products Under This Code
Watch hands, Clock gears, Synthetic ruby jewels, Watch crowns, Movement screws, Automatic rotors, Pinions, Balance staffs, Watch crystals, Pushers
Real World Examples
ETA movement gears, Seiko watch hands, Rolex Triplock crown, Miyota automatic rotor, Incabloc shock absorbers, Sapphire watch crystals
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 8487 (machinery parts, not specified) if not clearly identifiable as a timepiece component, or with 7117 (imitation jewelry) for decorative parts like crowns if not clearly for a watch.
Products Classified Under 9114.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Instruments & Apparatus industry.
Trade Overview
Switzerland, China, Japan, and Germany are dominant in the production and trade of these diverse clock and watch parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 911490?
HS code 911490 covers: Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges. This broad 'other' category for clock and watch parts covers a vast array of components not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9114, excluding springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges. This includes essential items such as gears, pinions, synthetic jewels, hands, crowns, pushers, rotors, screws, and various other small mechanisms. The international trade in these components is extensive, supporting the global watch and clock manufacturing, assembly, and repair industries. Importers are typically watch and clock factories, independent watchmakers, and specialized parts distributors. Exporters are countries with strong precision manufacturing capabilities, often specializing in micro-components. Key aspects include material precision, dimensional accuracy, durability, and compatibility with specific movement calibers. This category is essential for the assembly, maintenance, and repair of all types of timepieces, from mass-produced quartz watches to high-end mechanical movements.
What products fall under HS code 911490?
Watch hands, Clock gears, Synthetic ruby jewels, Watch crowns, Movement screws, Automatic rotors, Pinions, Balance staffs, Watch crystals, Pushers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 911490?
Can be confused with 8487 (machinery parts, not specified) if not clearly identifiable as a timepiece component, or with 7117 (imitation jewelry) for decorative parts like crowns if not clearly for a watch.
How is HS code 911490 structured?
HS code 911490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (91) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.