Product classification
HS code for Electric wristwatches: 9102.19
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic display.
Classification of electric wristwatches under HS 9102.19
Electric wristwatches are classified under HS code 9102.19. Chapter 91 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 (which are watches with cases of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal). Subheading 9102.19 specifically covers watches that are electrically operated and do not fall under the more specific subheadings of 9102.11 or 9102.12. This usually refers to analog quartz watches where a battery powers a quartz crystal and a circuit to move physical hands, but the display itself is not purely mechanical in the sense of a mainspring-driven movement. The classification depends on the case material and the nature of the movement and display. To fall under 9102.19, the watch must have a case made of base metal (like steel or brass), plastic, or other non-precious materials. The 'electric' nature refers to the power source (battery or accumulator) rather than the display method, provided it doesn't meet the specific definitions of the other subheadings.
- Covers
- Analog quartz wristwatches with base metal cases
- Battery-powered watches with physical hands
- Electric stop-watches with analog displays
- Quartz watches with non-precious metal plating
- Also under 9102.19
Dot Watch (braille display), Apple Watch (haptic feedback for time, but primary display is opto-electronic, so this is a tricky example, better to stick to pure non-opto-electronic), Eone Bradley Timepiece (ball bearing display)
Codes often confused with 9102.19
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 9101.19, which is only for watches with cases made of precious metal (like gold or silver). Another frequent mistake is using 9102.11, which is for watches with a mechanical display only, or 9102.12, which is for opto-electronic (digital) displays. Finally, smartwatches are often misclassified here, but they generally belong under 8517.62 as radio-transmitting apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910219 (the code used for electric wristwatches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910219 (the code used for electric wristwatches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 9.0% 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 910219, not only electric wristwatches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $225M 29% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $107M 14% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $74M 9.4% of world exports
World total: $781M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $88M 9.0% of world imports
- 2 Germany $64M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $56M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $985M 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 wristwatches
Brazil classifies electric wristwatches under NCM 9102.19.00: HS 9102.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electric wristwatches
What is the HS code for Electric wristwatches?
The HS code for Electric wristwatches is 910219 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic display). The HS code for electrically operated wristwatches with a base metal case and an analog display is 9102.19.
How do I classify Electric wristwatches for customs?
Electric wristwatches is classified under HS code 910219 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic display. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are smartwatches classified under this code?
No, smartwatches are typically classified under 8517.62 because their primary function involves data transmission and connectivity.
Which countries are the top exporters of electric wristwatches (HS 910219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910219 (the code used for electric wristwatches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($225M, 29% of world exports), Thailand ($107M) and Hong Kong ($74M). World exports came to about $781M, 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 wristwatches (HS 910219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910219 (the code used for electric wristwatches) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($88M, 9.0% of world imports), Germany ($64M) and Thailand ($56M). World imports came to about $985M, 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 wristwatches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910219 for Electric wristwatches 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 wristwatches in Brazil?
In Brazil, electric wristwatches (HS 910219) is classified under NCM 9102.19.00.