Product classification
HS code for Analog watch movements: 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.
Classification of analog watch movements under HS 9108.11
Analog watch movements are classified under HS code 9108.11 because they meet specific criteria defined in the Harmonized System's Chapter 91, which governs clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9108 specifically covers watch movements that are complete and assembled. To fall under the 9108.11 subheading, the movement must be electrically operated—typically by a battery or accumulator—and must feature a mechanical display only. A mechanical display refers to the use of hands or rotating discs to indicate time, rather than digital liquid crystal displays (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED). This classification is determined by the primary motive force (electricity) and the method of time representation (analog hands). These movements often utilize a quartz crystal oscillator to maintain accuracy, where the electronic vibrations are converted into mechanical motion via a stepper motor. The classification remains 9108.11 even if the movement is designed to incorporate a mechanical display later, provided it is electrically operated.
- Covers
- Quartz analog watch movements
- Battery-powered movements with hands
- Stepper motor movements for mechanical watches
- Complete assembled electronic movements with gear trains
- Also under 9108.11
- 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. Analog watch movements are frequently confused with HS code 9108.12, which covers movements with opto-electronic displays (digital). Another common error is using 9108.90, which is reserved for mechanical movements that are not electrically operated (e.g., manual wind or automatic). Additionally, if the movement is not complete or not assembled, it must be classified under 9110.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910811 (the code used for analog watch movements), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910811 (the code used for analog watch movements) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 910811, not only analog watch movements.
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 analog watch movements
Brazil splits HS 9108.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9108.11.10Electric analogue movements for watches
- 9108.11.90Other electric analogue watch movements
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about analog watch movements
What is the HS code for Analog watch movements?
The HS code for Analog watch movements is 910811 (Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated). The primary HS code for complete and assembled electrically operated watch movements with mechanical display only is 9108.11.
How do I classify Analog watch movements for customs?
Analog watch movements is classified under HS code 910811 — Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 9108.11 include the watch battery?
While the movement is defined as electrically operated, the battery itself is often classified separately under 8506 if shipped as a distinct component, though it may be included in the movement assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of analog watch movements (HS 910811)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910811 (the code used for analog watch movements) 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 analog watch movements (HS 910811)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910811 (the code used for analog watch movements) 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.
Is the HS code for Analog watch movements the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910811 for Analog watch movements 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 watch movements in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910811 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for analog watch movements depends on the product's details: 9108.11.10 (Electric analogue movements for watches), 9108.11.90 (Other electric analogue watch movements).