Product classification
HS code for Watch bands: 9113.90
Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading no. 9113.
Classification of watch bands under HS 9113.90
Watch bands, straps, and bracelets are classified under HS code 9113.90 when they are made of materials other than precious metal or base metal clad with precious metal. This classification is part of Chapter 91, which covers clocks, watches, and their parts. Heading 9113 is specifically for watch straps, watch bands, and watch bracelets, and their parts. The subheading 9113.90 acts as a residual category for bands made of base metals (like stainless steel or titanium), plastics, textiles, leather, or other materials. The classification is determined by the material composition of the band. If the band is imported separately from a watch, it must be classified here. If it is attached to a watch at the time of import, it is classified with the watch under 9101 or 9102. This code is essential for customs because the duty rates for watch accessories often differ significantly from the watches themselves, and the material of the band is a primary factor in valuation and regulation.
- Covers
- Stainless steel watch bracelets (not plated with precious metal)
- Leather and composition leather watch straps
- Silicone and rubber watch bands for sports watches
- Nylon and textile NATO-style watch straps
- Plastic watch bands for digital or children's watches
- Also under 9113.90
- Apple Watch Sport Band (silicone)
- Daniel Wellington NATO strap (nylon)
- Hirsch leather strap
- Everest rubber strap
- Barton Watch Bands silicone strap
Codes often confused with 9113.90
Common mistake. Watch bands are frequently misclassified under 9113.10 or 9113.20. Code 9113.10 is strictly for bands made of precious metal (gold, silver, platinum), while 9113.20 is for base metal bands that are plated with precious metal. Another common mistake is classifying leather straps under Chapter 42 (leather goods) or textile straps under Section XI (textiles). However, Note 1(n) to Section XV and similar notes in other sections clarify that watch straps are always classified in heading 9113.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911390 (the code used for watch bands), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911390 (the code used for watch bands) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, 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 911390, not only watch bands.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $224M 23% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $165M 17% of world exports
- 3 France $154M 16% of world exports
World total: $960M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $174M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $118M 11% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$79M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.1B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 watch bands
Brazil classifies watch bands under NCM 9113.90.00: HS 9113.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about watch bands
What is the HS code for Watch bands?
The HS code for Watch bands is 911390 (Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; n.e.c. in heading no. 9113). The HS code for watch bands made of base metal, leather, or plastic is 9113.90.
How do I classify Watch bands for customs?
Watch bands is classified under HS code 911390 — Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; n.e.c. in heading no. 9113. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the band is made of solid gold?
If the watch band is made of solid precious metal like gold or silver, it must be classified under HS code 9113.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of watch bands (HS 911390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911390 (the code used for watch bands) in UN Comtrade data were China ($224M, 23% of world exports), Switzerland ($165M) and France ($154M). World exports came to about $960M, 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 watch bands (HS 911390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911390 (the code used for watch bands) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($174M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($118M) and Vietnam (about $79M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 Watch bands the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911390 for Watch bands 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 watch bands in Brazil?
In Brazil, watch bands (HS 911390) is classified under NCM 9113.90.00.