Product classification
HS code for Precious metal watch straps: 9113.10
Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Classification of precious metal watch straps under HS 9113.10
Precious metal watch straps are classified under HS code 9113.10 according to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. Chapter 91 specifically covers clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9113 is dedicated to watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets. Within this heading, the primary distinction is based on the material composition. Subheading 9113.10 is reserved for articles made of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. This classification applies regardless of whether the strap is imported as a replacement part or as a separate component intended for assembly. The legal notes to Section XIV and Chapter 91 clarify that while jewelry is generally under Chapter 71, watch straps made of precious metals remain in Chapter 91 because they are specifically designed as parts of timepieces. The classification remains consistent whether the metal is solid gold, silver, or platinum, or if it consists of a base metal bonded with a layer of precious metal (clad).
- Covers
- Solid 18k or 14k gold watch bracelets
- Sterling silver watch bands
- Platinum watch straps
- Gold-clad stainless steel watch bracelets
- White gold mesh watch straps
- Parts of precious metal straps such as links and clasps
- Also under 9113.10
- Rolex Oyster bracelet (gold)
- Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet (rose gold)
- Cartier Tank strap (gold)
- Audemars Piguet Royal Oak bracelet (platinum)
- Vacheron Constantin Overseas bracelet (gold)
Codes often confused with 9113.10
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these items under HS code 7113, which covers articles of jewelry. While the materials are identical, the specific function as a watch accessory dictates classification in 9113. Another common mistake is using 9113.20, which is intended for base metal straps that are merely plated with precious metal (e.g., gold-plated steel), rather than clad or solid precious metal. HS code 9113.90 is also incorrectly used for high-end leather straps that may feature a precious metal buckle; however, the material of the strap itself determines the subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911310 (the code used for precious metal watch straps), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911310 (the code used for precious metal watch straps) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 39% 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 911310, not only precious metal watch straps.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $99M 32% of world exports
- 2 France $92M 30% of world exports
- 3 Italy $66M 22% of world exports
World total: $307M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $106M 39% of world imports
- 2 France $45M 17% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $26M 9.6% of world imports
World total: $273M 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 precious metal watch straps
Brazil classifies precious metal watch straps under NCM 9113.10.00: HS 9113.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about precious metal watch straps
What is the HS code for Precious metal watch straps?
The HS code for Precious metal watch straps is 911310 (Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal). The correct HS code for watch straps made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal is 9113.10.
How do I classify Precious metal watch straps for customs?
Precious metal watch straps is classified under HS code 911310 — Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include gold-plated stainless steel straps?
No, gold-plated base metal straps are typically classified under 9113.20. HS code 9113.10 is reserved for solid precious metal or metal clad (bonded) with precious metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of precious metal watch straps (HS 911310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911310 (the code used for precious metal watch straps) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($99M, 32% of world exports), France ($92M) and Italy ($66M). World exports came to about $307M, 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 precious metal watch straps (HS 911310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911310 (the code used for precious metal watch straps) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($106M, 39% of world imports), France ($45M) and Hong Kong ($26M). World imports came to about $273M, 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 Precious metal watch straps the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911310 for Precious metal watch straps 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 precious metal watch straps in Brazil?
In Brazil, precious metal watch straps (HS 911310) is classified under NCM 9113.10.00.