Product classification
HS code for Quartz alarm clocks: 9105.11
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated.
Classification of quartz alarm clocks under HS 9105.11
Quartz alarm clocks are classified under HS code 9105.11. This code is situated within Chapter 91, which covers clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9105 is reserved for "other clocks," which distinguishes these items from those with watch movements (heading 9103) or instrument panel clocks (heading 9104). The subheading 9105.11 specifically identifies alarm clocks that are electrically operated. In the context of modern horology, "electrically operated" primarily refers to quartz movements powered by a battery or a connection to the mains electricity. The classification is determined by the primary function of the device—telling time and providing an alarm signal—and the technology used to regulate the timekeeping, which is the piezoelectric properties of a quartz crystal driven by an electric circuit. This code applies to both analog quartz clocks with physical hands and digital quartz clocks with LED or LCD displays, provided they are designed to stand on a surface or be mounted on a wall rather than worn on the person.
- Covers
- Battery-operated quartz alarm clocks
- Digital LED quartz alarm clocks
- Mains-powered quartz bedside clocks
- Travel alarm clocks with quartz movements (exceeding watch movement size)
- Radio-controlled quartz alarm clocks
- Also under 9105.11
- Philips SmartSleep
- iHome alarm clocks
- Sony Dream Machine
- Amazon Echo Dot with Clock
- Google Nest Hub
Codes often confused with 9105.11
Common mistake. Quartz alarm clocks are often misclassified under 9105.19, which is for mechanical alarm clocks. They may also be confused with 9103.10 if the clock is very small; however, 9103.10 is only for clocks with watch movements (defined by specific dimensions). Additionally, if the alarm clock is integrated into a radio, it may be classified under 8527.91 as a radio-broadcast receiver combined with a clock.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910511 (the code used for quartz alarm clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910511 (the code used for quartz alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% 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 910511, not only quartz alarm clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $260M 76% of world exports
- 2 Germany $19M 5.5% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $11M 3.3% of world exports
World total: $342M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $41M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $39M 15% of world imports
- 3 Germany $31M 12% of world imports
World total: $259M 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 quartz alarm clocks
Brazil classifies quartz alarm clocks under NCM 9105.11.00: HS 9105.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about quartz alarm clocks
What is the HS code for Quartz alarm clocks?
The HS code for Quartz alarm clocks is 910511 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated). The HS code for electrically operated quartz alarm clocks is 9105.11.
How do I classify Quartz alarm clocks for customs?
Quartz alarm clocks is classified under HS code 910511 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital alarm clocks classified differently than analog quartz clocks?
No, both digital and analog quartz alarm clocks are classified under 9105.11 as long as they are electrically operated and function as alarm clocks.
Which countries are the top exporters of quartz alarm clocks (HS 910511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910511 (the code used for quartz alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($260M, 76% of world exports), Germany ($19M) and Hong Kong ($11M). World exports came to about $342M, 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 quartz alarm clocks (HS 910511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910511 (the code used for quartz alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($41M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($39M) and Germany ($31M). World imports came to about $259M, 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 Quartz alarm clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910511 for Quartz alarm 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 quartz alarm clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, quartz alarm clocks (HS 910511) is classified under NCM 9105.11.00.