Product classification
HS code for Electric clocks: 9105.91
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), (other than alarm or wall clocks), electrically operated.
Classification of electric clocks under HS 9105.91
HS code 9105.91 is used for electric clocks that do not fit into the more specific categories of alarm clocks or wall clocks. Chapter 91 of the Harmonized System deals with horological instruments. Heading 9105 covers \"Other clocks,\" which excludes those with watch movements (heading 9103) and instrument panel clocks (heading 9104). Within 9105, the code 9105.91 is specifically for clocks that are electrically operated. This classification is appropriate for devices where the timekeeping mechanism is driven by electricity—whether through a synchronous motor, a quartz crystal oscillator powered by a battery, or a mains connection—but the physical form factor is not designed for mounting on a wall or specifically marketed as an alarm clock. This often includes desk clocks, mantel clocks, and decorative table clocks. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the product is categorized by its electrical operation and its exclusion from the alarm or wall clock subheadings.
- Covers
- Electric desk clocks
- Digital table clocks without alarm functions
- Mains-powered mantel clocks
- Decorative electric shelf clocks
- Electronic world time clocks for desks
- Also under 9105.91
- La Crosse Technology desk clocks
- Marathon atomic desk clocks
- AcuRite digital clocks
- various brand electric mantel clocks
- Oregon Scientific weather clocks
Codes often confused with 9105.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 9105.11 (Electric alarm clocks) and 9105.21 (Electric wall clocks). If a clock has an alarm function, it must be classified under 9105.11 regardless of its shape. If it is designed to be hung on a wall, it must go under 9105.21. Furthermore, clocks with watch movements (small movements typically used in wristwatches but placed in a clock case) are classified under 9103.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910591 (the code used for electric clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910591 (the code used for electric clocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% 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 910591, not only electric clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $74M 59% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $11M 8.9% of world exports
- 3 Germany $5.6M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $124M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $18M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $15M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $8.8M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $113M 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 clocks
Brazil classifies electric clocks under NCM 9105.91.00: HS 9105.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric clocks
What is the HS code for Electric clocks?
The HS code for Electric clocks is 910591 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), (other than alarm or wall clocks), electrically operated). Electric clocks that are not for walls or alarms are classified under HS code 9105.91.
How do I classify Electric clocks for customs?
Electric clocks is classified under HS code 910591 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), (other than alarm or wall clocks), electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is my desk clock not under 9105.11?
Code 9105.11 is reserved for clocks that have an integrated alarm mechanism. If your desk clock lacks an alarm, it falls under 9105.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric clocks (HS 910591)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910591 (the code used for electric clocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($74M, 59% of world exports), Switzerland ($11M) and Germany ($5.6M). World exports came to about $124M, 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 clocks (HS 910591)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910591 (the code used for electric clocks) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($18M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($15M) and South Korea ($8.8M). World imports came to about $113M, 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 clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910591 for Electric 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 clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric clocks (HS 910591) is classified under NCM 9105.91.00.