HS Code for Electric watch movements

Electric watch movements are classified under HS code 9108.19. Heading 9108 covers "Watch movements, complete and assembled." According to the Chapter 91 notes, a watch movement is 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. Subheading 9108.19 is a residual category for electrically operated movements that do not fall under 9108.11 (with mechanical display only) or 9108.12 (with opto-electronic display only). This code often applies to specialized electronic movements, including certain solar-powered or high-tech movements that lack a traditional mechanical hand interface or a standard digital screen at the time of import. It also covers movements where the time is indicated in a way that does not fit the mechanical or opto-electronic definitions strictly, or movements intended for smartwatches where the display is a separate module not yet attached.

Products Included

• Quartz watch movements without hands
• Solar-powered watch movements
• Electronic movements for smartwatches
• Assembled electric movements for stopwatches
• Battery-powered movements without integrated displays

Common Misclassification

Electric watch movements are often misclassified under 9108.11 if they have mechanical hands, as that code specifically covers movements with mechanical displays. They are also confused with 9108.12, which is reserved for movements with opto-electronic displays (like LED or LCD) only. If the movement is incomplete or not yet assembled, it should be classified under 9110. Another error is using 9109, which is for clock movements; watch movements must meet the size requirements of being 12mm or less in thickness or 50mm or less in width.

FAQ

What is the HS code for electric watch movement?

The HS code for complete and assembled electric watch movements not covered by more specific subheadings is 9108.19.

What is the difference between 9108.11 and 9108.19?

HS code 9108.11 is for movements that have a mechanical display (hands), while 9108.19 is for other electric movements that may not have a display or use a non-standard display system.