Product classification
HS code for Digital watches: 9102.12
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only.
Classification of digital watches under HS 9102.12
Digital watches are classified under HS code 9102.12. This classification is found in Chapter 91, which covers clocks and watches and parts thereof. Heading 9102 applies to wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 9101 (which are watches with cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal). Subheading 9102.12 specifically refers to electrically operated wrist-watches with opto-electronic displays only. This means the watch must use a digital display, such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Light Emitting Diode (LED), rather than mechanical hands (analog). The classification remains the same whether the watch includes additional features like a stopwatch, alarm, or calendar, provided the primary display remains opto-electronic.
- Covers
- LCD digital wrist-watches
- LED digital wrist-watches
- Digital sports watches with stopwatch functions
- Battery-operated digital watches for children
- Also under 9102.12
- Casio G-Shock DW-5600
- Timex Ironman Classic
- Garmin Forerunner 55
- Fitbit Charge 5 (displaying time)
Codes often confused with 9102.12
Common mistake. Digital watches are often confused with smartwatches. Smartwatches that are capable of telephony or data transmission (connecting to a cellular network or smartphone) are classified under HS code 8517.62 as communication apparatus. Another misclassification occurs with hybrid watches; if a watch has both a digital display and mechanical hands, it is classified under 9102.19. Furthermore, if the watch case is made of gold or silver, it must be classified under heading 9101, specifically 9101.19 for digital versions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910212 (the code used for digital watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910212 (the code used for digital watches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 19% 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 910212, not only digital watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $656M 37% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $296M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $111M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $419M 19% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $314M 14% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $173M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 digital watches
Brazil splits HS 9102.12 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9102.12.10Base-metal electric digital wrist-watches
- 9102.12.20Plastic digital wrist-watches, not glass-fibre
- 9102.12.90Other electric digital wrist-watches
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about digital watches
What is the HS code for Digital watches?
The HS code for Digital watches is 910212 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only). The HS code for digital wrist-watches with an opto-electronic display and a non-precious metal case is 9102.12.
How do I classify Digital watches for customs?
Digital watches is classified under HS code 910212 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are Apple Watches or Samsung Galaxys classified here?
No, these are considered smartwatches with communication capabilities and are typically classified under HS code 8517.62.
Which countries are the top exporters of digital watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910212 (the code used for digital watches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($656M, 37% of world exports), Hong Kong ($296M) and the Netherlands ($111M). 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 digital watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910212 (the code used for digital watches) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($419M, 19% of world imports), the Netherlands ($314M) and Indonesia ($173M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910212 for Digital watches 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 watches in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910212 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for digital watches depends on the product's details: 9102.12.10 (Base-metal electric digital wrist-watches), 9102.12.20 (Plastic digital wrist-watches, not glass-fibre), 9102.12.90 (Other electric digital wrist-watches).