Product classification
HS code for Electric alarm clocks: 9105.11
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated.
Classification of electric alarm clocks under HS 9105.11
Electric alarm clocks are classified under HS code 9105.11. This classification is governed by Chapter 91, which covers clocks, watches, and parts thereof. Heading 9105 is designated for "Other clocks," which includes clocks that do not meet the definition of having a watch movement. A watch movement is defined as a device regulated by a balance wheel and hairspring, quartz crystal, or any other system capable of determining intervals of time, with a display or a system to which a mechanical display can be incorporated, and which is not thicker than 12 mm and not wider/longer than 50 mm. Most standard electric alarm clocks use clock movements rather than watch movements. The subheading 9105.11 specifically identifies alarm clocks that are electrically operated, whether they are powered by the main electricity supply or by a battery. The classification depends on the primary function of the device being the indication of time and the provision of an audible or visual alarm signal at a pre-set time.
- Covers
- Digital LED alarm clocks
- Battery-operated quartz alarm clocks
- Mains-powered bedside alarm clocks
- Smart alarm clocks (without cellular connectivity)
- Travel alarm clocks with electric movements
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8527.91, which covers radio-broadcast receivers combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and a clock. If the alarm clock includes a radio, the radio function generally dictates the classification under Chapter 85 rather than Chapter 91. Additionally, 9103.10 is often confused with 9105.11; however, 9103 is reserved for clocks with watch movements. If the device is a non-electric mechanical alarm clock, it should be classified under 9105.19. Finally, if the device is a specialized time-interval measurer like a kitchen timer without a clock face, it falls under 9106.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910511 (the code used for electric alarm clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910511 (the code used for electric 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 electric alarm clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $260M 76% of world exports
- 2 Germany $19M 5.5% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $11M 3.3% of world exports
World total: $342M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $41M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $31M 12% of world imports
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 electric alarm clocks
Brazil classifies electric 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 electric alarm clocks
What is the HS code for Electric alarm clocks?
The HS code for Electric alarm clocks is 910511 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated). The HS code for electrically operated alarm clocks is 9105.11, covering both battery and mains-powered units.
How do I classify Electric alarm clocks for customs?
Electric 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.
Are smart speakers with clocks classified here?
No, smart speakers with clock displays are typically classified under 8518.21 or 8518.22 as loudspeakers, as their primary function is audio reproduction rather than timekeeping.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric alarm clocks (HS 910511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910511 (the code used for electric 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 electric alarm clocks (HS 910511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910511 (the code used for electric 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 Electric alarm clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910511 for Electric 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 electric alarm clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric alarm clocks (HS 910511) is classified under NCM 9105.11.00.