Product classification
HS code for Electric stopwatches: 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 stopwatches under HS 9102.91
Electric stopwatches are classified under HS code 910291. This code 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. Heading 9101 is reserved for watches with cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Sub-heading 910291 specifically refers to stop-watches that are electrically operated. These devices are used for measuring precise intervals of time and are characterized by their portable nature and electrical timekeeping mechanism, often utilizing quartz crystal technology. The classification is based on the device's primary function as a time-measuring instrument and its lack of precious metal casing. Even if the stopwatch has additional features like a calendar or alarm, its primary character as a stopwatch (a watch designed to measure intervals) dictates its classification under this specific code.
- Covers
- Digital electric stopwatches
- Quartz stopwatches
- Handheld electronic timers for sports
- Battery-powered stopwatches
- Electronic split-timer stopwatches
- 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. A common misclassification is HS code 910191, which is only for stopwatches with cases made of precious metals like gold or silver. Another frequent error is using HS code 903180, which covers measuring or checking instruments. While a stopwatch measures time, Chapter 91 is more specific for horological instruments. Additionally, 910211 is for wrist-watches, so handheld stopwatches must be classified under the "other" category (910291).
Top exporters and importers of HS 910291 (the code used for electric stopwatches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910291 (the code used for electric stopwatches) 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 stopwatches.
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 stopwatches
Brazil classifies electric stopwatches 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 stopwatches
What is the HS code for Electric stopwatches?
The HS code for Electric stopwatches 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 stopwatches (not of precious metal) is 910291.
How do I classify Electric stopwatches for customs?
Electric stopwatches 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.
Does the code change if the stopwatch is part of a smartphone?
Yes, a stopwatch function within a smartphone does not change the smartphone's classification. The device would be classified as a telephone for cellular networks under HS code 851713 or 851714.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric stopwatches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910291 (the code used for electric stopwatches) 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 stopwatches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910291 (the code used for electric stopwatches) 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 stopwatches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910291 for Electric stopwatches 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 stopwatches in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric stopwatches (HS 910291) is classified under NCM 9102.91.00.