Product classification
HS code for Electric watch movements: 9108.19
Watch movements, complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display.
Classification of electric watch movements under HS 9108.19
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.
- Covers
- Quartz watch movements without hands
- Solar-powered watch movements
- Electronic movements for smartwatches
- Assembled electric movements for stopwatches
- Battery-powered movements without integrated displays
- Also under 9108.19
Components for Garmin Instinct Solar (movement only), specialized modules for certain hybrid smartwatches (e.g., Fossil Hybrid HR movement core), custom solar-powered timing modules for industrial applications
Codes often confused with 9108.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910819 (the code used for electric watch movements), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910819 (the code used for electric watch movements) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% 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 910819, not only electric watch movements.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $4.1M 30% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $2.3M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $1.8M 13% of world exports
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $5.2M 33% of world imports
- 2 Lithuania $3.5M 22% of world imports
- 3 India $1.4M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $16M 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 watch movements
Brazil classifies electric watch movements under NCM 9108.19.00: HS 9108.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric watch movements
What is the HS code for Electric watch movements?
The HS code for Electric watch movements is 910819 (Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display).
How do I classify Electric watch movements for customs?
Electric watch movements is classified under HS code 910819 — Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric watch movements (HS 910819)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910819 (the code used for electric watch movements) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($4.1M, 30% of world exports), Switzerland ($2.3M) and China ($1.8M). World exports came to about $14M, 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 watch movements (HS 910819)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910819 (the code used for electric watch movements) in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.2M, 33% of world imports), Lithuania ($3.5M) and India ($1.4M). World imports came to about $16M, 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 watch movements the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910819 for Electric watch movements 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 watch movements in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric watch movements (HS 910819) is classified under NCM 9108.19.00.