Product classification
HS code for Clock movement components: 9114.90
Clock or watch parts, other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges.
Classification of clock movement components under HS 9114.90
Clock movement components are classified under HS code 9114.90. This code serves as a residual category for parts of clocks and watches that are not specifically named in other subheadings of heading 9114. A clock movement is the internal mechanism that measures the passage of time and powers the display. While specific parts like springs (9114.10) and dials (9114.30) have their own codes, 9114.90 covers the vast array of other mechanical and electronic components. This includes wheels, pinions, levers, bridges, and plates that are essential for the movement's operation. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 91 covers all horological instruments. To be classified here, the components must be identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with clock or watch movements, following the guidelines for parts of Section XVIII.
- Covers
- Clock movement wheels and pinions
- Winding stems and levers
- Escapement wheels
- Electronic circuit boards for quartz clocks
- Bridges and plates for mechanical movements
- Also under 9114.90
- ETA movement gears
- Seiko watch hands
- Rolex Triplock crown
- Miyota automatic rotor
- Incabloc shock absorbers
- Sapphire watch crystals
Codes often confused with 9114.90
Common mistake. Clock movement components are frequently misclassified under heading 8483 if they are gears or transmission elements. However, Chapter 91 notes specify that parts of clocks and watches are excluded from Chapter 84 and must remain in Chapter 91. Another common error is using 9114.10 for all small springs; only mainsprings and hairsprings belong there, while other specialized springs for the movement go into 9114.90. Screws and nuts of general use are also sometimes incorrectly placed here instead of Chapter 73.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911490 (the code used for clock movement components), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911490 (the code used for clock movement components) in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 23% 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 911490, not only clock movement components.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hong Kong $500M 27% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $370M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $178M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $322M 23% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $152M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $113M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 clock movement components
Brazil classifies clock movement components under NCM 9114.90.00: HS 9114.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about clock movement components
What is the HS code for Clock movement components?
The HS code for Clock movement components is 911490 (Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges). The HS code for clock movement components not specified elsewhere is 9114.90.
How do I classify Clock movement components for customs?
Clock movement components is classified under HS code 911490 — Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are electronic parts for quartz clocks included in 9114.90?
Yes, specialized electronic components like circuit boards and rotors designed specifically for clock movements are classified under 9114.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of clock movement components (HS 911490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911490 (the code used for clock movement components) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($500M, 27% of world exports), Switzerland ($370M) and China ($178M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 movement components (HS 911490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911490 (the code used for clock movement components) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($322M, 23% of world imports), Hong Kong ($152M) and Japan ($113M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 movement components the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911490 for Clock movement components 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 movement components in Brazil?
In Brazil, clock movement components (HS 911490) is classified under NCM 9114.90.00.