Product classification
HS code for Luxury digital watches: 9101.19
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display.
Classification of luxury digital watches under HS 9101.19
The classification of luxury digital watches under HS code 9101.19 is determined by the combination of the power source, the display type, and the case material. According to the Harmonized System, this code applies to wrist-watches that are electrically operated. This typically involves a battery or solar cell powering a quartz crystal oscillator. The "19" suffix indicates that the watch does not have a mechanical display (analog hands), meaning it utilizes a digital display such as Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) or Light Emitting Diode (LED). Crucially, for a watch to be classified under 9101 rather than 9102, the case must be made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. This includes 14k or 18k gold, platinum, or silver. If the watch features a digital display but is housed in a stainless steel or titanium case, it would be excluded from this code. The classification process involves verifying the composition of the case through metallurgical testing or manufacturer certification to ensure compliance with Chapter 71 notes, which define precious metals for the purpose of the entire nomenclature.
- Covers
- Solid gold digital display watches
- Platinum-cased smartwatches (if classified as watches)
- Luxury LED watches with precious metal cases
- Silver-cased digital chronographs
- Gold-clad electronic wrist-watches without hands
- Also under 9101.19
- Apple Watch Edition (gold/platinum versions)
- Tag Heuer Connected (precious metal variants)
- Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon (precious metal versions)
- Montblanc Summit 2+ (precious metal case)
Codes often confused with 9101.19
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include 9101.11, which is for analog electric watches with precious metal cases, and 9102.19, which covers digital watches with base metal cases. Additionally, if a watch has both digital and analog displays, it is typically classified under 9101.11 rather than 9101.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910119 (the code used for luxury digital watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910119 (the code used for luxury digital watches) in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 29% 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 910119, not only luxury digital watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $69M 27% of world exports
- 2 United States $36M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $21M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $253M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $155M 29% of world imports
- 2 Bahrain* ~$69M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $63M 12% of world imports
World total: $532M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 luxury digital watches
Brazil classifies luxury digital watches under NCM 9101.19.00: HS 9101.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about luxury digital watches
What is the HS code for Luxury digital watches?
The HS code for Luxury digital watches is 910119 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display). The HS code for luxury digital watches with a precious metal case and no mechanical display is 9101.19.
How do I classify Luxury digital watches for customs?
Luxury digital watches is classified under HS code 910119 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, without mechanical display. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are smartwatches included here?
Smartwatches may be included here only if they are primarily classified as wrist-watches under Chapter 91 and meet the precious metal case and digital-only display requirements.
Which countries are the top exporters of luxury digital watches (HS 910119)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910119 (the code used for luxury digital watches) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($69M, 27% of world exports), the United States ($36M) and Italy ($21M). World exports came to about $253M, 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 luxury digital watches (HS 910119)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910119 (the code used for luxury digital watches) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($155M, 29% of world imports), Bahrain (about $69M) and Malaysia ($63M). World imports came to about $532M, 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 Luxury digital watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910119 for Luxury digital 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 luxury digital watches in Brazil?
In Brazil, luxury digital watches (HS 910119) is classified under NCM 9101.19.00.