Product classification
HS code for Analog stopwatches: 9102.11
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only.
Classification of analog stopwatches under HS 9102.11
Analog stopwatches with base metal cases are classified under HS code 9102.11. This code is part of Chapter 91, which encompasses all horological instruments. Heading 9102 covers wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and other watches, including stopwatches, other than those of heading 9101 (which are those with precious metal cases). The subheading 9102.11 specifically identifies watches that are electrically operated and feature a mechanical display only. In the context of stopwatches, this refers to battery-powered devices that use physical hands to measure elapsed time. The classification is based on two primary factors: the material of the case and the nature of the movement and display. Since these stopwatches do not have cases of precious metal and utilize a quartz movement to drive mechanical hands, they fall squarely into this category. This classification is used for a wide range of sports timing equipment and consumer chronographs. It is important to distinguish these from purely mechanical (wind-up) stopwatches, which do not use electricity and are classified under different subheadings within the same chapter.
- Covers
- Quartz analog stopwatches
- Battery-powered wrist chronographs with hands
- Base metal analog sports watches
- Electrically operated lap timers with mechanical hands
- Also under 9102.11
- Seiko 5 Sports (quartz analog)
- Citizen Promaster (Eco-Drive analog)
- Fossil Grant (quartz analog)
- Timex Easy Reader (quartz analog)
Codes often confused with 9102.11
Common mistake. Analog stopwatches are often misclassified under HS code 9102.12, which is reserved for watches with opto-electronic (digital) displays. If the stopwatch has an LCD screen, it belongs in 9102.12. Additionally, they may be confused with 9101.11 if the user assumes the case is precious metal when it is actually gold-plated base metal. Finally, purely mechanical stopwatches (non-electric) fall under 9102.21 or 9102.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910211 (the code used for analog stopwatches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910211 (the code used for analog stopwatches) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 910211, not only analog stopwatches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $2.7B 33% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.6B 19% of world exports
- 3 China $1.1B 13% of world exports
World total: $8.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $841M 11% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $776M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $638M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 analog stopwatches
Brazil splits HS 9102.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9102.11.10Base-metal electric analogue wrist-watches
- 9102.11.90Other electric analogue wrist-watches
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about analog stopwatches
What is the HS code for Analog stopwatches?
The HS code for Analog stopwatches is 910211 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only). The HS code for analog quartz stopwatches with base metal cases is 9102.11.
How do I classify Analog stopwatches for customs?
Analog stopwatches is classified under HS code 910211 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between 9102.11 and 9102.12?
Code 9102.11 is for mechanical displays (hands), while 9102.12 is for digital displays (numbers on a screen).
Which countries are the top exporters of analog stopwatches (HS 910211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910211 (the code used for analog stopwatches) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($2.7B, 33% of world exports), Hong Kong ($1.6B) and China ($1.1B). World exports came to about $8.2B, 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 analog stopwatches (HS 910211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910211 (the code used for analog stopwatches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($841M, 11% of world imports), Hong Kong ($776M) and Germany ($638M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Analog stopwatches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910211 for Analog stopwatches is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for analog stopwatches in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910211 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for analog stopwatches depends on the product's details: 9102.11.10 (Base-metal electric analogue wrist-watches), 9102.11.90 (Other electric analogue wrist-watches).