Product classification
HS code for Manual pocket watches: 9102.99
Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches, (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated.
Classification of manual pocket watches under HS 9102.99
Manual pocket watches are classified under HS code 9102.99. This code is situated within Heading 9102, which covers pocket watches, wrist-watches, and other watches with cases that are not made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. The subheading 9102.99 is a residual category for watches that are not electrically operated (mechanical) and are not wrist-watches. These timepieces typically feature a mechanical movement powered by a mainspring that requires periodic manual winding. The classification excludes watches with cases made of gold, silver, or platinum (which fall under 9101) and excludes modern quartz or battery-powered pocket watches (which fall under 9102.91). This code is used for traditional mechanical horological instruments designed to be carried in a pocket or attached to a chain, rather than worn on the wrist. The distinction between 9101 and 9102 is purely based on the material of the case.
- Covers
- Mechanical pocket watches (base metal case)
- Manual-wind stop-watches (not wrist-worn)
- Pendant watches (non-precious metal)
- Hunter-case mechanical pocket watches
- Open-face mechanical pocket watches
- Also under 9102.99
- Patek Philippe pocket watches
- Tissot Savonnette
- Omega mechanical stopwatches
- Waltham pocket watches
- Illinois pocket watches
Codes often confused with 9102.99
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 9101.99, which is for pocket watches with cases of precious metal (like solid gold or silver). If the watch is gold-plated but the base is steel or brass, it remains in 9102. Another error is confusing manual watches with electric ones; battery-powered pocket watches fall under 9102.91. Furthermore, wrist-watches are classified under the 9102.11 to 9102.29 range. It is also important to distinguish between a complete watch (9102) and just the movement (9108) or just the case (9111).
Top exporters and importers of HS 910299 (the code used for manual pocket watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910299 (the code used for manual pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 14% 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 910299, not only manual pocket watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $155M 43% of world exports
- 2 Italy $26M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $22M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $362M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $30M 14% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $20M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 India $19M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $221M 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 manual pocket watches
Brazil classifies manual pocket watches under NCM 9102.99.00: HS 9102.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about manual pocket watches
What is the HS code for Manual pocket watches?
The HS code for Manual pocket watches is 910299 (Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated).
How do I classify Manual pocket watches for customs?
Manual pocket watches is classified under HS code 910299 — Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for manual pocket watch?
A manual (mechanical) pocket watch with a base metal case is classified under HS code 9102.99.
Is a silver-plated pocket watch classified under 9101 or 9102?
If it is only plated (not solid or clad), it is classified under 9102. Heading 9101 is reserved for solid precious metal or thick cladding.
Which countries are the top exporters of manual pocket watches (HS 910299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910299 (the code used for manual pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($155M, 43% of world exports), Italy ($26M) and Malaysia ($22M). World exports came to about $362M, 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 manual pocket watches (HS 910299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910299 (the code used for manual pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($30M, 14% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($20M) and India ($19M). World imports came to about $221M, 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 Manual pocket watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910299 for Manual pocket 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 manual pocket watches in Brazil?
In Brazil, manual pocket watches (HS 910299) is classified under NCM 9102.99.00.