Product classification
HS code for LED 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 LED watches under HS 9102.12
LED watches are classified under HS code 9102.12. This classification applies to wrist-watches that are electrically operated and feature an opto-electronic display only. In the context of the Harmonized System, "opto-electronic display" refers to digital displays such as Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD). Because these watches do not have moving hands or a mechanical dial (which would place them under 9102.11), they fall specifically into the digital/electronic category. The classification is part of Chapter 91, which covers clocks, watches, and their parts. To be classified under 9102.12, the device must be designed primarily to be worn on the wrist and to tell time. This code is used globally to distinguish digital timepieces from traditional analog watches and more complex smart devices.
- Covers
- Digital LED wrist-watches
- LED sports watches with timekeeping functions
- Retro-style LED digital watches
- Waterproof LED digital watches
- Kids' LED digital watches
- 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 error is classifying LED watches under 9102.11, which is only for watches with mechanical displays (hands). Another significant area of confusion is the distinction between a digital watch and a smartwatch. Smartwatches that possess two-way communication capabilities or the ability to run third-party applications are often classified under 8517.62 (machines for the reception, conversion, and transmission of voice/images) rather than Chapter 91. Additionally, if the watch case is made of precious metal, it must be classified under heading 9101 instead of 9102.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910212 (the code used for LED watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910212 (the code used for LED 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 LED 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 LED 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 LED watches
What is the HS code for LED watches?
The HS code for LED 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 wrist-watches with an opto-electronic (digital) display only is 9102.12.
How do I classify LED watches for customs?
LED 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, most modern smartwatches are classified under 8517.62 because their primary function is considered communication or data processing rather than simple timekeeping.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910212 (the code used for LED 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 LED watches (HS 910212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910212 (the code used for LED 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 LED watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910212 for LED 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 LED watches in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910212 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for LED 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).