Product classification

HS code for Quartz watch movements: 9108.11

Watch movements, complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated.

Classification of quartz watch movements under HS 9108.11

Quartz watch movements are classified under HS code 9108.11 based on the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically focusing on the movement's power source and display mechanism. Chapter 91 governs clocks, watches, and their parts, while heading 9108 is reserved for watch movements that are complete and assembled. To fall under the 9108.11 subheading, the movement must be electrically operated, which in the context of quartz technology means it is powered by a battery or an accumulator that causes a quartz crystal to vibrate. Furthermore, the "mechanical display only" requirement signifies that the time must be shown via hands or discs (analog), or the movement must have the necessary gear trains to incorporate such a display. This code excludes movements that use digital displays like LCD or LED, which are classified elsewhere. The precision of this classification ensures that electronic movements with traditional interfaces are distinguished from purely digital or purely mechanical counterparts. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the movement includes additional mechanical complications like date wheels or moon phases, provided the primary display remains mechanical in nature.

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  • Battery-powered quartz movements with analog hands
  • Quartz movements with mechanical date or day displays
  • Complete and assembled quartz movements for wristwatches
  • Electrically operated movements with gear trains for hand attachment
Also under 9108.11
  • Ronda 763 Quartz Movement
  • Miyota 2035 Quartz Movement
  • ETA F06.111 Quartz Movement
  • Seiko PC21J Quartz Movement
  • Citizen 6S21 Quartz Chronograph Movement

Codes often confused with 9108.11

Common mistake. Quartz watch movements are frequently confused with HS code 9108.12, which is specifically for movements with opto-electronic (digital) displays only. Another common error is using 9108.19, which serves as a residual category for other electrically operated movements that do not fit the mechanical or digital-only descriptions. Additionally, unassembled or partly assembled movements should be classified under 9110 rather than 9108.

9108.19Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display9108.12Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, with opto-electronic display91.10Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch or clock movements, assembled; rough watch or clock movements91.08Watch movements; complete and assembled

Top exporters and importers of HS 910811 (the code used for quartz watch movements), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910811 (the code used for quartz watch movements) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 46% 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 910811, not only quartz watch movements.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Japan $223M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $149M
  3. 3 Switzerland $72M

World total: $503M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Hong Kong $238M
  2. 2 China $158M
  3. 3 India $21M

World total: $514M 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 watch movements

Brazil splits HS 9108.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 9108.11.10Electric analogue movements for watches
  • 9108.11.90Other electric analogue watch movements

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about quartz watch movements

What is the HS code for Quartz watch movements?

The HS code for Quartz watch movements is 910811 (Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated). The HS code for complete and assembled quartz watch movements with a mechanical display is 9108.11.

How do I classify Quartz watch movements for customs?

Quartz watch movements is classified under HS code 910811 — Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 9108.11 and 9108.12?

HS code 9108.11 is for movements with mechanical (analog) displays, while 9108.12 is for movements with opto-electronic (digital) displays like LCD or LED.

Which countries are the top exporters of quartz watch movements (HS 910811)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910811 (the code used for quartz watch movements) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($223M, 44% of world exports), Hong Kong ($149M) and Switzerland ($72M). World exports came to about $503M, 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 watch movements (HS 910811)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 910811 (the code used for quartz watch movements) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($238M, 46% of world imports), China ($158M) and India ($21M). World imports came to about $514M, 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 watch movements the same in all countries?

The base HS code 910811 for Quartz watch movements 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 watch movements in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 910811 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for quartz watch movements depends on the product's details: 9108.11.10 (Electric analogue movements for watches), 9108.11.90 (Other electric analogue watch movements).