Product classification
HS code for Watch movement components: 9114.90
Clock or watch parts, other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges.
Classification of watch movement components under HS 9114.90
HS code 9114.90 serves as the residual classification for watch movement components that are not specifically identified in other subheadings of heading 91.14. Chapter 91 covers horological instruments and their parts. Heading 91.14 is titled "Other clock or watch parts." The subheadings 9114.10 (springs), 9114.30 (dials), and 9114.40 (plates and bridges) cover the most common specific parts. Therefore, any other functional component of a watch movement—such as the wheels, pinions, or escapement parts—falls into 9114.90. This classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6. These components are essential for the mechanical operation of the watch, facilitating the storage, regulation, and transmission of energy. Because these parts are highly specialized and have no other practical application outside of horology, they are classified here rather than under general headings for hardware or machinery. The complexity of these parts, often requiring microscopic tolerances, distinguishes them from general mechanical parts found in other chapters of the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Escape wheels and pallets
- Fourth wheels, third wheels, and center wheels
- Winding stems and crowns
- Balance wheels and hairspring collets
- Click springs and setting levers
- Minute wheels and hour wheels
- Rotors for automatic movements
- Also under 9114.90
- ETA movement gears
- Seiko watch hands
- Rolex Triplock crown
- Miyota automatic rotor
- Incabloc shock absorbers
- Sapphire watch crystals
Codes often confused with 9114.90
Common mistake. These components are often confused with HS code 9114.40 (plates and bridges). While plates and bridges form the frame, 9114.90 is for the moving parts. Another common error is classifying small screws used in movements under 7318.15 (threaded fasteners of iron or steel). However, Note 2 to Section XV and Note 1 to Chapter 91 generally allow for specialized horological screws to be classified as watch parts under 9114.90 if they are clearly identifiable as such. Finally, complete movements should never be classified here; they belong in 91.08 or 91.10 depending on their state of assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911490 (the code used for watch movement components), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911490 (the code used for watch movement components) in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 23% 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 911490, not only watch movement components.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Hong Kong $500M 27% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $370M 20% of world exports
- 3 China $178M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $322M 23% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $152M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $113M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 watch movement components
Brazil classifies watch movement components under NCM 9114.90.00: HS 9114.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about watch movement components
What is the HS code for Watch movement components?
The HS code for Watch movement components is 911490 (Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges). The HS code for miscellaneous watch movement components is 9114.90.
How do I classify Watch movement components for customs?
Watch movement components is classified under HS code 911490 — Clock or watch parts; other than springs (including hair-springs), dials, plates, and bridges. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are watch crowns classified under this code?
Yes, watch crowns and winding stems are typically classified under 9114.90 as they are considered essential parts of the movement's setting mechanism.
Which countries are the top exporters of watch movement components (HS 911490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911490 (the code used for watch movement components) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($500M, 27% of world exports), Switzerland ($370M) and China ($178M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 movement components (HS 911490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911490 (the code used for watch movement components) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($322M, 23% of world imports), Hong Kong ($152M) and Japan ($113M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 movement components the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911490 for Watch movement components 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 movement components in Brazil?
In Brazil, watch movement components (HS 911490) is classified under NCM 9114.90.00.