Product classification
HS code for Electric pocket watches: 9102.91
Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches, (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated.
Classification of electric pocket watches under HS 9102.91
Electric pocket watches are classified under HS code 910291. Chapter 91 of the Harmonized System governs clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9102 covers watches that do not meet the criteria of heading 9101. Heading 9101 is strictly for watches with cases made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Within heading 9102, the system distinguishes between wrist-watches and 'other' watches. Subheading 910291 is specifically for these 'other' watches—primarily pocket watches and stop-watches—that are electrically operated. This usually refers to watches with a quartz movement powered by a battery or an accumulator. The classification is determined by two main factors: the lack of precious metal in the case and the electrical nature of the movement. Even if the watch has a traditional aesthetic or a mechanical appearance, the internal electronic components and the battery power source dictate its placement under this specific code. This classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the movement type and the case material are the primary drivers of the code selection.
- Covers
- Quartz-movement pocket watches
- Battery-operated stop-watches (non-wrist)
- Electric pendant watches
- Digital pocket watches
- Electronic deck watches (non-precious metal)
- Also under 9102.91
- Casio digital stopwatch
- Timex quartz pocket watch
- various unbranded nurse's fob watches
- Seiko quartz desk clock
Codes often confused with 9102.91
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 910191, which is for electric pocket watches with cases made of precious metal (like solid gold or silver). Another error is using HS code 910211, which is reserved for electric wrist-watches. If the watch is mechanical (hand-wound) rather than electric, it should be classified under HS code 910299. Finally, small clocks intended for desks are sometimes confused with pocket watches but belong in heading 9105.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910291 (the code used for electric pocket watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910291 (the code used for electric pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 11% 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 910291, not only electric pocket watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15M 20% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $7.2M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $6.9M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $8.7M 11% of world imports
- 2 Spain $8.3M 11% of world imports
- 3 Slovakia $7.9M 10% of world imports
World total: $76M 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 pocket watches
Brazil classifies electric pocket watches under NCM 9102.91.00: HS 9102.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric pocket watches
What is the HS code for Electric pocket watches?
The HS code for Electric pocket watches is 910291 (Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated). The HS code for electrically operated pocket watches (excluding those with precious metal cases) is 910291.
How do I classify Electric pocket watches for customs?
Electric pocket watches is classified under HS code 910291 — Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the pocket watch has a gold-plated case?
If the case is base metal plated with precious metal, it remains under 910291. If the case is solid precious metal or 'clad' with a thick layer, it moves to 910191.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric pocket watches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910291 (the code used for electric pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15M, 20% of world exports), Switzerland ($7.2M) and Hong Kong ($6.9M). World exports came to about $73M, 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 pocket watches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910291 (the code used for electric pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($8.7M, 11% of world imports), Spain ($8.3M) and Slovakia ($7.9M). World imports came to about $76M, 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 pocket watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910291 for Electric pocket 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 electric pocket watches in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric pocket watches (HS 910291) is classified under NCM 9102.91.00.