Product classification
HS code for Clock cases: 9112.90
Clock cases and similar cases for other goods of chapter 91, other than watch cases, parts thereof.
Classification of clock cases under HS 9112.90
Clock cases and parts thereof are classified under HS code 9112.90. This code is found in Chapter 91, which covers clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9112 is dedicated to cases for clocks and similar cases for other goods of the chapter (such as marine chronometers or instrument panel clocks), but specifically excludes watch cases. The subheading 9112.90 is reserved for the parts of these cases. Classification is based on the principle that the case is an essential component designed to house and protect a clock movement. According to the General Rules of Interpretation, the material of the case—whether it is made of wood, base metal, plastic, or ceramic—does not change the classification under 9112, provided the item is clearly identifiable as a clock case. However, if the case is made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, it still remains in 9112, unlike watches which have different rules for precious metals. The parts classified under 9112.90 include frames, bezels, stands, and backs that are specifically shaped and designed for clock cases.
- Covers
- Bezels for wall clocks
- Frames for mantel clocks
- Back plates for alarm clock cases
- Stands specifically designed for clock housings
- Side panels for grandfather clocks
- Unassembled clock case components
- Also under 9112.90
- Grandfather clock glass panel
- wall clock bezel ring
- mantel clock feet
- cuckoo clock weights (decorative case part)
- alarm clock battery cover
- pendulum bobs.
Codes often confused with 9112.90
Common mistake. Clock cases are often misclassified under HS code 9111, which is the heading for watch cases. The distinction is based on the size and type of movement the case is intended to hold; 9111 is strictly for watches (wrist-watches, pocket-watches). Another common error is classifying wooden clock cases under 4421 (other articles of wood) or plastic cases under 3926 (other articles of plastics). Under GRI 1, the specific heading for clock cases (9112) takes precedence over general material-based headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911290 (the code used for clock cases), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911290 (the code used for clock cases) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Taiwan, with about 18% 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 911290, not only clock cases.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $2.0M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $1.7M 23% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.6M 21% of world exports
World total: $7.5M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Taiwan* ~$1.2M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Switzerland $1.0M 15% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $756K 11% of world imports
World total: $6.8M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 clock cases
Brazil classifies clock cases under NCM 9112.90.00: HS 9112.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clock cases
What is the HS code for Clock cases?
The HS code for Clock cases is 911290 (Clock cases and similar cases for other goods of chapter 91; other than watch cases, parts thereof). Complete clock cases are classified under 9112.20, while parts of clock cases are classified under HS code 9112.90.
How do I classify Clock cases for customs?
Clock cases is classified under HS code 911290 — Clock cases and similar cases for other goods of chapter 91; other than watch cases, parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the glass covers for clocks classified here?
No, clock glasses are generally classified under HS code 7015.10 if they are curved or 7020 if they are flat glass cut to shape, unless they are already framed and part of a case assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of clock cases (HS 911290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911290 (the code used for clock cases) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($2.0M, 27% of world exports), China ($1.7M) and Italy ($1.6M). World exports came to about $7.5M, 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 clock cases (HS 911290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911290 (the code used for clock cases) in UN Comtrade data were Taiwan (about $1.2M, 18% of world imports), Switzerland ($1.0M) and Saudi Arabia ($756K). World imports came to about $6.8M, 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 Clock cases the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911290 for Clock cases 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 clock cases in Brazil?
In Brazil, clock cases (HS 911290) is classified under NCM 9112.90.00.