Product classification
HS code for Quartz pocket watches: 9102.91
Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches, (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated.
Classification of quartz pocket watches under HS 9102.91
Quartz pocket watches are classified under HS code 9102.91. This classification is determined by several factors defined in the Harmonized System's Chapter 91, which governs clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9102 specifically applies to watches with cases made of base metal or materials other than precious metals, such as stainless steel, brass, or plastics. The subheading 9102.91 is reserved for watches that are not worn on the wrist—primarily pocket watches—and are electrically operated. This electrical operation typically involves a quartz crystal oscillator powered by a battery or solar cell. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the product is classified based on its physical form as a watch, its case material as non-precious, its mounting as not for the wrist, and its movement type as quartz-driven. The classification remains consistent regardless of the complexity of the watch face or the presence of additional features like date displays, provided the primary movement is electronic.
- Covers
- Quartz-powered pocket watches with steel cases
- Battery-operated pendant watches
- Electronic stop-watches not designed for the wrist
- Quartz fob watches for nurses or professionals
- Gold-plated base metal quartz pocket watches
- Also under 9102.91
- Casio digital stopwatch
- Timex quartz pocket watch
- various unbranded nurse's fob watches
- Seiko quartz desk clock
Codes often confused with 9102.91
Common mistake. Quartz pocket watches are frequently misclassified under 9101.91. However, 9101 is strictly reserved for watches where the case is made entirely of precious metal (like solid gold or silver) or metal clad with precious metal. If the watch is only gold-plated over a base metal like brass, it must stay in 9102.91. Another common error is using 9102.11, which is specifically for wrist-watches. Even if the internal quartz movement is identical, the physical design for pocket use dictates the move to the 9102.91 subheading.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910291 (the code used for quartz pocket watches), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910291 (the code used for quartz pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, 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 910291, not only quartz pocket watches.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $15M 20% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $7.2M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $6.9M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $73M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $8.7M 11% of world imports
- 2 Spain $8.3M 11% of world imports
- 3 Slovakia $7.9M 10% of world imports
World total: $76M 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 pocket watches
Brazil classifies quartz pocket watches under NCM 9102.91.00: HS 9102.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about quartz pocket watches
What is the HS code for Quartz pocket watches?
The HS code for Quartz pocket watches is 910291 (Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated). The standard international HS code for quartz pocket watches with cases made of base metal is 9102.91.
How do I classify Quartz pocket watches for customs?
Quartz pocket watches is classified under HS code 910291 — Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does a gold-plated pocket watch fall under 9101?
No, gold-plated watches are considered base metal watches and are classified under 9102.91. Only watches with solid precious metal cases fall under 9101.
Which countries are the top exporters of quartz pocket watches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910291 (the code used for quartz pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were China ($15M, 20% of world exports), Switzerland ($7.2M) and Hong Kong ($6.9M). World exports came to about $73M, 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 pocket watches (HS 910291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910291 (the code used for quartz pocket watches) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($8.7M, 11% of world imports), Spain ($8.3M) and Slovakia ($7.9M). World imports came to about $76M, 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 pocket watches the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910291 for Quartz pocket 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 pocket watches in Brazil?
In Brazil, quartz pocket watches (HS 910291) is classified under NCM 9102.91.00.