Product classification
HS code for Manual wind watches: 9102.29
Wrist-watches, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding.
Classification of manual wind watches under HS 9102.29
Manual wind watches with cases made of base metal or materials other than precious metals are classified under HS code 9102.29. Heading 9102 covers wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 9101 (which covers watches with cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal). Within this heading, the 9102.2x series is dedicated to other wrist-watches with mechanical movements. Specifically, 9102.29 is the classification for watches that do not have automatic winding. These are traditional mechanical watches where the mainspring is wound by hand. The classification is determined by the case material, the intended use (worn on the wrist), and the nature of the winding mechanism. This code ensures that hand-wound mechanical timepieces are distinguished from their automatic and electronic counterparts.
- Covers
- Manual wind wrist-watches with steel cases
- Hand-wound mechanical stop-watches
- Manual wind watches with plastic or ceramic cases
- Mechanical wrist-watches with base metal cases (non-automatic)
- Also under 9102.29
- Nomos Glashütte Tangente (manual)
- Junghans Max Bill Hand-wound
- Stowa Marine Original (manual)
- Sinn 556 (manual-wind variant)
Codes often confused with 9102.29
Common mistake. Manual wind watches are often misclassified under 9102.21, which is reserved for automatic (self-winding) watches. They are also frequently confused with 9101.29; the difference is that 9101.29 is for watches with cases made of precious metal (like solid gold or silver) or metal clad with precious metal. If the watch is battery-powered (quartz), it must be classified under 9102.11 or 9102.19. Finally, pocket watches, even if manual wind, are classified under 9102.91 or 9102.99 rather than the wrist-watch subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910229 (the code used for manual wind watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910229 (the code used for manual wind watches) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 910229, not only manual wind watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $1.2B 57% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $147M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $140M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $309M 14% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $205M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Japan $203M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $2.2B 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 wind watches
Brazil classifies manual wind watches under NCM 9102.29.00: HS 9102.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about manual wind watches
What is the HS code for Manual wind watches?
The HS code for Manual wind watches is 910229 (Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding). For wrist-watches with base metal cases and manual winding, the HS code is 9102.29.
How do I classify Manual wind watches for customs?
Manual wind watches is classified under HS code 910229 — Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the manual watch has a gold-plated case?
If the case is base metal plated with precious metal (like gold plating), it typically remains in 9102.29. However, if it is "metal clad with precious metal" (a thicker layer), it moves to 9101.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of manual wind watches (HS 910229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910229 (the code used for manual wind watches) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.2B, 57% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($147M) and Singapore ($140M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 wind watches (HS 910229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910229 (the code used for manual wind watches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($309M, 14% of world imports), Hong Kong ($205M) and Japan ($203M). World imports came to about $2.2B, 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 wind watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910229 for Manual wind 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 wind watches in Brazil?
In Brazil, manual wind watches (HS 910229) is classified under NCM 9102.29.00.