Product classification
HS code for Quartz analog watches: 9102.11
Wrist-watches, electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only.
Classification of quartz analog watches under HS 9102.11
Quartz analog watches are timekeeping instruments that utilize an electronic oscillator regulated by a quartz crystal to keep time. These are classified under Chapter 91, which covers clocks and watches and parts thereof. Heading 9102 is used for wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 9101. Heading 9101 is reserved for watches with cases of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal. Subheading 9102.11 is specifically for electrically operated wrist-watches, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, provided they have a mechanical display only. This means the watch must use hands (analog) rather than a liquid crystal display (LCD) or light-emitting diode (LED) to indicate the time. The classification is driven by the power source (electric/battery) and the method of time representation (mechanical hands). Even if the watch has a small digital window for the date, if the primary time display is analog, it remains under 9102.11. This code is essential for customs to distinguish between traditional battery-powered watches and those with digital-only or opto-electronic displays.
- Covers
- Battery-powered analog wristwatches
- Solar-powered analog watches with quartz movements
- Quartz chronographs with mechanical hands
- Ladies' and men's quartz dress watches
- Water-resistant quartz analog sports watches
- Also under 9102.11
- Seiko 5 Sports (quartz analog)
- Citizen Promaster (Eco-Drive analog)
- Fossil Grant (quartz analog)
- Timex Easy Reader (quartz analog)
Codes often confused with 9102.11
Common mistake. Quartz analog watches are often misclassified under HS code 9101.11 if the importer incorrectly identifies the case material. If the case is made of gold, silver, or platinum, it must be under 9101.11. Another common error is using HS code 9102.12, which is reserved for watches with opto-electronic (digital) displays. If a watch has both hands and a digital display (ana-digi), it is generally classified under 9102.19 as 'other' electrically operated watches.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910211 (the code used for quartz analog watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910211 (the code used for quartz analog watches) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 910211, not only quartz analog watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $2.7B 33% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.6B 19% of world exports
- 3 China $1.1B 13% of world exports
World total: $8.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $841M 11% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $776M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $638M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 codes for quartz analog watches
Brazil splits HS 9102.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9102.11.10Base-metal electric analogue wrist-watches
- 9102.11.90Other electric analogue wrist-watches
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about quartz analog watches
What is the HS code for Quartz analog watches?
The HS code for Quartz analog watches is 910211 (Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only). The HS code for quartz analog wrist-watches with cases not made of precious metal is 9102.11.
How do I classify Quartz analog watches for customs?
Quartz analog watches is classified under HS code 910211 — Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the quartz watch has a gold-plated case?
If the case is only gold-plated (base metal with a thin layer of gold), it remains under 9102.11. It only moves to 9101.11 if the case is made of solid precious metal or thick metal cladding.
Which countries are the top exporters of quartz analog watches (HS 910211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910211 (the code used for quartz analog watches) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($2.7B, 33% of world exports), Hong Kong ($1.6B) and China ($1.1B). World exports came to about $8.2B, 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 quartz analog watches (HS 910211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910211 (the code used for quartz analog watches) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($841M, 11% of world imports), Hong Kong ($776M) and Germany ($638M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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 analog watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910211 for Quartz analog 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 quartz analog watches in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 910211 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for quartz analog watches depends on the product's details: 9102.11.10 (Base-metal electric analogue wrist-watches), 9102.11.90 (Other electric analogue wrist-watches).