Product classification
HS code for Mechanical stopwatches: 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 mechanical stopwatches under HS 9102.99
Mechanical stopwatches are classified under HS code 9102.99 because they fall within the category of watches other than those of heading 91.01 (which covers watches with cases of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal) and are specifically not designed to be worn on the wrist. Heading 91.02 includes pocket watches and other portable timekeepers, including stopwatches. The subheading 9102.99 is reserved for those that are not electrically operated, meaning they rely on mechanical movements powered by a mainspring and regulated by a balance wheel or other mechanical escapement. This classification is determined by the physical construction of the timing mechanism and the intended use as a portable timekeeper that is not a wrist-watch. The General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System dictate that products are classified based on their objective characteristics; in this case, the mechanical nature of the movement and the absence of electrical components are the primary factors. These devices are often used in sports, laboratory settings, or industrial environments where manual, non-electronic timing is required. The absence of a battery or electronic circuit is the key technical differentiator for this specific code.
- Covers
- Mechanical pocket stopwatches
- Handheld mechanical timers
- Mechanical deck watches
- Non-electric stop-watches for sporting events
- Mechanical timers with start/stop/reset functions
- 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. Mechanical stopwatches are frequently confused with HS code 9101.99, which covers similar watches but specifically those with cases made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. Another common error is classifying them under 9102.11, which is reserved for electrically operated wrist-watches, or 9102.91, which covers electrically operated pocket watches. It is vital to distinguish between mechanical and quartz/battery-operated movements to ensure the correct duty rates are applied.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910299 (the code used for mechanical stopwatches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910299 (the code used for mechanical stopwatches) 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 mechanical stopwatches.
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 mechanical stopwatches
Brazil classifies mechanical stopwatches 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 mechanical stopwatches
What is the HS code for Mechanical stopwatches?
The HS code for Mechanical stopwatches is 910299 (Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated). The HS code for mechanical stopwatches that are not wrist-watches and do not have precious metal cases is 9102.99.
How do I classify Mechanical stopwatches for customs?
Mechanical stopwatches 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.
Does this code include digital stopwatches?
No, digital stopwatches are typically battery-operated and would be classified under 9102.91 or 8517 depending on their primary function and connectivity.
Which countries are the top exporters of mechanical stopwatches (HS 910299)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910299 (the code used for mechanical stopwatches) 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 mechanical stopwatches (HS 910299)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910299 (the code used for mechanical stopwatches) 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 Mechanical stopwatches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910299 for Mechanical stopwatches 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 mechanical stopwatches in Brazil?
In Brazil, mechanical stopwatches (HS 910299) is classified under NCM 9102.99.00.