Product classification
HS code for LCD watches: 9102.12
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only.
Classification of LCD watches under HS 9102.12
LCD watches are classified under HS code 9102.12 because they are electrically operated wrist-watches that utilize an opto-electronic display. This classification is part of Chapter 91, which governs clocks, watches, and their parts. The code 9102.12 specifically targets watches with cases made of materials other than precious metals (such as steel, plastic, or base metal) that display time through electronic means rather than mechanical hands. The "opto-electronic" designation refers to the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology used to show digits. To fall under this code, the watch must be designed primarily to be worn on the wrist and must rely on an electrical power source, typically a silver-oxide or lithium battery, to maintain the quartz crystal oscillation and power the display drivers.
- Covers
- Digital sports watches with LCD screens
- Basic battery-operated digital wrist-watches
- LCD watches with integrated stopwatch or alarm functions
- Children's digital watches with plastic straps
- Quartz digital watches with opto-electronic displays
- Also under 9102.12
- Casio G-Shock DW-5600
- Timex Ironman Classic
- Garmin Forerunner 55
- Fitbit Charge 5 (displaying time)
Codes often confused with 9102.12
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with smartwatches, which are often incorrectly placed in 9102.12. However, smartwatches with data transmission capabilities are classified under 8517.62. Additionally, watches with cases made of or plated with precious metal must be classified under heading 9101 rather than 9102. Finally, watches that combine an LCD with mechanical hands (ana-digi) are usually classified under 9102.11 or 9102.19 depending on the primary display type.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910212 (the code used for LCD watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910212 (the code used for LCD watches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 19% 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 910212, not only LCD watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $656M 37% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $296M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $111M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $419M 19% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $314M 14% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $173M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $2.3B 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 codes for LCD watches
Brazil splits HS 9102.12 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9102.12.10Base-metal electric digital wrist-watches
- 9102.12.20Plastic digital wrist-watches, not glass-fibre
- 9102.12.90Other electric digital wrist-watches
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LCD watches
What is the HS code for LCD watches?
The HS code for LCD watches is 910212 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only). The HS code for electrically operated wrist-watches with opto-electronic (LCD) displays and non-precious metal cases is 9102.12.
How do I classify LCD watches for customs?
LCD watches is classified under HS code 910212 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are smartwatches classified under this code?
No, smartwatches that can sync with phones or transmit data are generally classified under HS code 8517.62 as telecommunication apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of LCD watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910212 (the code used for LCD watches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($656M, 37% of world exports), Hong Kong ($296M) and the Netherlands ($111M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 LCD watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910212 (the code used for LCD watches) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($419M, 19% of world imports), the Netherlands ($314M) and Indonesia ($173M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 LCD watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910212 for LCD watches 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 LCD watches in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910212 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for LCD watches depends on the product's details: 9102.12.10 (Base-metal electric digital wrist-watches), 9102.12.20 (Plastic digital wrist-watches, not glass-fibre), 9102.12.90 (Other electric digital wrist-watches).