Product classification
HS code for Mechanical wall clocks: 9105.29
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, other than electrically operated.
Classification of mechanical wall clocks under HS 9105.29
Mechanical wall clocks are classified under HS code 910529. Chapter 91 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to clocks and watches and parts thereof. Heading 9105 specifically covers clocks that do not have watch movements, excluding instrument panel clocks. The subheading 910529 is reserved for wall clocks that are not electrically operated. This means the clock must rely on mechanical energy, typically stored in a compressed spring or provided by falling weights, rather than a battery or a mains power connection. The classification depends on both the mounting type (wall-mounted) and the motive power (mechanical vs. electrical). Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between a clock movement and a watch movement is critical; clock movements are generally larger and do not meet the thickness or dimension constraints defined in Chapter Note 3 to Chapter 91. Mechanical wall clocks are valued for their traditional craftsmanship and are classified here regardless of the materials used for the case, provided they are not made of precious metals (which might trigger Chapter 9101 if they had watch movements).
- Covers
- Weight-driven pendulum wall clocks
- Spring-driven mechanical wall clocks
- Cuckoo clocks (mechanical version)
- Regulator wall clocks
- Mechanical chiming wall clocks
- Also under 9105.29
- August Schwer cuckoo clocks
- Hermle mechanical wall clocks
- Kieninger pendulum clocks
- traditional Black Forest cuckoo clocks
- Regula cuckoo clocks
Codes often confused with 9105.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with electrically operated wall clocks, which fall under 910521. This includes battery-powered quartz wall clocks. Another common error is classifying these under 9103, which is reserved for clocks with watch movements. If a wall clock uses a movement that is less than 12mm in thickness or has a width/diameter not exceeding 50mm, it may be classified elsewhere, though this is rare for standard wall clocks.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910529 (the code used for mechanical wall clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910529 (the code used for mechanical wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.8% 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 910529, not only mechanical wall clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $8.0M 24% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $6.0M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $4.3M 13% of world exports
World total: $34M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.8M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 India $5.2M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $3.5M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $59M 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 wall clocks
Brazil classifies mechanical wall clocks under NCM 9105.29.00: HS 9105.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mechanical wall clocks
What is the HS code for Mechanical wall clocks?
The HS code for Mechanical wall clocks is 910529 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, other than electrically operated). The HS code for mechanical wall clocks (non-electrically operated) is 910529.
How do I classify Mechanical wall clocks for customs?
Mechanical wall clocks is classified under HS code 910529 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, other than electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include battery-operated mechanical-look clocks?
No, if the clock is powered by a battery, even if it has moving mechanical parts or a pendulum, it is classified under 910521 as electrically operated.
Which countries are the top exporters of mechanical wall clocks (HS 910529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910529 (the code used for mechanical wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($8.0M, 24% of world exports), Switzerland ($6.0M) and India ($4.3M). World exports came to about $34M, 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 wall clocks (HS 910529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910529 (the code used for mechanical wall clocks) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.8M, 9.8% of world imports), India ($5.2M) and Switzerland ($3.5M). World imports came to about $59M, 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 wall clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910529 for Mechanical wall clocks 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 wall clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, mechanical wall clocks (HS 910529) is classified under NCM 9105.29.00.