Product classification
HS code for Electric wall clocks: 9105.21
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, electrically operated.
Classification of electric wall clocks under HS 9105.21
Electric wall clocks are classified under HS code 9105.21. This classification is derived from the hierarchical structure of Chapter 91, which deals with horological instruments. Heading 9105 covers "Other clocks," a category that excludes clocks with watch movements (covered under 9103) and instrument panel clocks (covered under 9104). Subheading 9105.21 is specific to wall clocks that are electrically operated. This includes clocks powered by primary cells (batteries), accumulators, or directly from the electrical grid. The "wall clock" designation is determined by the physical design of the housing, which must be intended for mounting on a vertical surface. The electrical operation usually involves a quartz crystal oscillator that provides high precision. Even if the clock incorporates modern features such as radio-controlled time synchronization or digital displays, it remains under this code as long as it is a wall-mounted timekeeping device. The classification is based on the primary function of timekeeping and the physical mounting characteristic.
- Covers
- Battery-operated quartz wall clocks
- Mains-powered digital wall clocks
- LED or LCD wall-mounted clocks
- Radio-controlled electric wall clocks
- Decorative electric wall clocks
- Also under 9105.21
- Seiko wall clocks
- Citizen wall clocks
- Howard Miller wall clocks
- La Crosse Technology wall clocks
- IKEA wall clocks
Codes often confused with 9105.21
Common mistake. Electric wall clocks are often misclassified under 9105.11, which is specifically for alarm clocks. If a wall clock has an integrated alarm function, it may move to the alarm clock category depending on its primary marketing and design. Another common error is using 9105.29, which is for wall clocks that are not electrically operated (mechanical clocks). Additionally, if the clock movement is a "watch movement" (less than 12mm thick), it might be pushed into 9103.10, though most wall clocks use larger, dedicated clock movements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910521 (the code used for electric wall clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910521 (the code used for electric wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 73% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 910521, not only electric wall clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $408M 73% of world exports
- 2 Germany $27M 4.9% of world exports
- 3 France $18M 3.3% of world exports
World total: $557M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 13% of world imports
- 2 Japan $39M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $35M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $386M 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 wall clocks
Brazil classifies electric wall clocks under NCM 9105.21.00: HS 9105.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric wall clocks
What is the HS code for Electric wall clocks?
The HS code for Electric wall clocks is 910521 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, electrically operated). The specific HS code for wall clocks that are electrically operated is 9105.21.
How do I classify Electric wall clocks for customs?
Electric wall clocks is classified under HS code 910521 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the wall clock is mechanical but has an electric light?
If the timekeeping mechanism is mechanical and the electricity only powers a light, it would likely be classified under 9105.29. The "electrically operated" term in 9105.21 refers to the timekeeping movement itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric wall clocks (HS 910521)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910521 (the code used for electric wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($408M, 73% of world exports), Germany ($27M) and France ($18M). World exports came to about $557M, 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 wall clocks (HS 910521)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910521 (the code used for electric wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 13% of world imports), Japan ($39M) and Germany ($35M). World imports came to about $386M, 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 wall clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910521 for Electric wall 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 wall clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric wall clocks (HS 910521) is classified under NCM 9105.21.00.