Product classification
HS code for Gold watch bands: 9113.10
Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Classification of gold watch bands under HS 9113.10
Gold watch bands are classified under HS code 9113.10. This classification is governed by Chapter 91, which covers clocks and watches and their parts. Heading 9113 is specifically designated for watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets, along with their constituent parts. The subheading 9113.10 is applied when these items are manufactured from precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. This includes solid gold, silver, or platinum, as well as base metals that have been \"clad\" (a mechanical bonding process) with a layer of precious metal. The classification is based on the function of the item as a watch accessory and its material composition. It is important to distinguish between items that are purely decorative jewelry and those specifically designed to secure a watch movement to the wrist. Under GRI 1, the classification is dictated by the heading text. Note 2 to Chapter 91 specifies that parts of general use are excluded, but watch straps are specifically included under 9113. If a watch band is imported attached to a watch, it is classified with the watch under 9101 or 9102. However, when imported separately, 9113.10 is the correct designation for precious metal versions. The term \"metal clad with precious metal\" refers to material on a base of metal upon one or more surfaces of which there is affixed by mechanical means a covering of precious metal. This is distinct from simple electroplating, which may fall under different subheadings if the precious metal layer is negligible.
- Covers
- Solid 14k, 18k, or 24k gold watch bracelets
- Gold-clad stainless steel watch straps
- Platinum or silver watch bands
- Individual links for gold watch bracelets
- Clasps and buckles made of precious metal for watch bands
- Also under 9113.10
- Rolex Oyster bracelet (gold)
- Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet (rose gold)
- Cartier Tank strap (gold)
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak bracelet (platinum)
- Vacheron Constantin Overseas bracelet (gold)
Codes often confused with 9113.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9113.20, which is for watch bands made of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated. The distinction lies in whether the metal is \"clad\" (thick layer) or merely \"plated\" (thin layer). Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 7113.19 for gold jewelry, but Chapter 91 takes precedence for items specifically designed as watch parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911310 (the code used for gold watch bands), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911310 (the code used for gold watch bands) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 39% 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 911310, not only gold watch bands.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $99M 32% of world exports
- 2 France $92M 30% of world exports
- 3 Italy $66M 22% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $106M 39% of world imports
- 2 France $45M 17% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $26M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $273M 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 gold watch bands
Brazil classifies gold watch bands under NCM 9113.10.00: HS 9113.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about gold watch bands
What is the HS code for Gold watch bands?
The HS code for Gold watch bands is 911310 (Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal). The HS code for watch bands, straps, and bracelets made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal is 9113.10.
How do I classify Gold watch bands for customs?
Gold watch bands is classified under HS code 911310 — Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are gold-plated watch bands included in 9113.10?
Only if they are \"clad\" with gold. If they are simply electroplated base metal, they are typically classified under 9113.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of gold watch bands (HS 911310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911310 (the code used for gold watch bands) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($99M, 32% of world exports), France ($92M) and Italy ($66M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 gold watch bands (HS 911310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911310 (the code used for gold watch bands) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($106M, 39% of world imports), France ($45M) and Hong Kong ($26M). World imports came to about $273M, 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 Gold watch bands the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911310 for Gold watch bands 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 gold watch bands in Brazil?
In Brazil, gold watch bands (HS 911310) is classified under NCM 9113.10.00.