Product classification

HS code for Digital alarm clocks: 9105.11

Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated.

Classification of digital alarm clocks under HS 9105.11

Digital alarm clocks are classified under HS code 9105.11. This classification is found within Chapter 91, which covers clocks and watches. Heading 9105 is designated for "Other clocks," distinguishing them from wristwatches or clocks with watch movements. The subheading 9105.11 specifically targets alarm clocks that are electrically operated. In the context of the Harmonized System, "electrically operated" refers to any clock that requires an electric current to function, whether that current is supplied by a primary cell (battery), an accumulator, or the mains power grid. Digital clocks, by their nature, use electronic circuits and displays (such as LED or LCD) to show time and trigger alarms, thus meeting the criteria for being electrically operated. The classification is straightforward as long as the primary function of the device is to tell time and provide an audible or visual alarm signal at a pre-set time.

Covers
  • Battery-powered LED alarm clocks
  • Mains-operated digital bedside clocks
  • LCD travel alarm clocks
  • Smart alarm clocks without cellular connectivity
  • Digital radio alarm clocks (where the clock is the primary function)
Also under 9105.11
  • Philips SmartSleep
  • iHome alarm clocks
  • Sony Dream Machine
  • Amazon Echo Dot with Clock
  • Google Nest Hub

Codes often confused with 9105.11

Common mistake. Digital alarm clocks are frequently misclassified under 9105.19, which is for alarm clocks that are not electrically operated (such as mechanical wind-up clocks). Another common error involves HS code 8527, which covers radio-broadcast receivers. If a device is primarily a high-end radio that happens to have a clock, it may fall under 8527; however, standard bedside radio-clocks are usually kept in 9105.11. Additionally, if the device is a mobile phone or a tablet with an alarm app, it is classified under 8517.

9105.19Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated85.27Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock.85.17Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528

Top exporters and importers of HS 910511 (the code used for digital alarm clocks), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910511 (the code used for digital alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% 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 910511, not only digital alarm clocks.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $260M
  2. 2 Germany $19M
  3. 3 Hong Kong $11M

World total: $342M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $41M
  2. 2 United States $39M
  3. 3 Germany $31M

World total: $259M 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 digital alarm clocks

Brazil classifies digital alarm clocks under NCM 9105.11.00: HS 9105.11 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about digital alarm clocks

What is the HS code for Digital alarm clocks?

The HS code for Digital alarm clocks is 910511 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated). The HS code for electrically operated digital alarm clocks is 9105.11.

How do I classify Digital alarm clocks for customs?

Digital alarm clocks is classified under HS code 910511 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include battery-operated clocks?

Yes, the term "electrically operated" in Chapter 91 includes devices powered by batteries as well as those plugged into a wall outlet.

Which countries are the top exporters of digital alarm clocks (HS 910511)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910511 (the code used for digital alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($260M, 76% of world exports), Germany ($19M) and Hong Kong ($11M). World exports came to about $342M, 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 digital alarm clocks (HS 910511)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 910511 (the code used for digital alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($41M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and Germany ($31M). World imports came to about $259M, 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 Digital alarm clocks the same in all countries?

The base HS code 910511 for Digital alarm clocks 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 digital alarm clocks in Brazil?

In Brazil, digital alarm clocks (HS 910511) is classified under NCM 9105.11.00.