Product classification
HS code for Watch movement plates: 9114.40
Clock or watch parts, plates and bridges.
Classification of watch movement plates under HS 9114.40
Watch movement plates and bridges are classified under HS code 9114.40. This classification is based on the specific language of heading 91.14, which covers "Other clock or watch parts," and the explicit mention of "plates and bridges" in subheading 9114.40. In horology, the "plate" (or main plate) is the primary base upon which all other components of the movement are mounted. The "bridges" are the secondary plates that are screwed onto the main plate to secure the gear train and other moving parts in place. These items are distinct from the functional gears or the decorative dial. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the components are named specifically. These parts are usually made of brass, nickel-silver, or occasionally precious metals, but their function as the structural framework of a watch movement dictates their placement in 9114.40. The machining of these plates, including the drilling of jewel holes and the milling of recesses for gears, makes them highly specific to the movement for which they were designed.
- Covers
- Main plates (platines) for mechanical movements
- Balance bridges (cocks)
- Barrel bridges
- Train bridges for gear wheels
- Pallet bridges
- Chronograph bridges
- Quartz movement base plates
- Also under 9114.40
- ETA 2824-2 main plate
- Sellita SW200 bridges
- Miyota 8215 base plate
- Valjoux 7750 chronograph bridges
- Rolex Caliber 3235 bridges
Codes often confused with 9114.40
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for these items is HS code 9114.90. While 9114.90 is for "other" parts, the existence of a specific code for plates and bridges (9114.40) means the specific code must be used. Another error occurs when plates are imported with some parts already attached; if the assembly is significant, it might be classified under 9110.12 as an incomplete movement. Additionally, plates for large clocks might sometimes be confused with 9114.40, but the code applies to both clock and watch plates as long as they fall under the 91.14 heading structure and meet the size requirements for watch movements.
Top exporters and importers of HS 911440 (the code used for watch movement plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 911440 (the code used for watch movement plates) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 30% 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 911440, not only watch movement plates.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $27M 46% of world exports
- 2 Germany $13M 22% of world exports
- 3 France $6.5M 11% of world exports
World total: $58M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $21M 30% of world imports
- 2 Japan $15M 22% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $15M 21% of world imports
World total: $71M 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 plates
Brazil classifies watch movement plates under NCM 9114.40.00: HS 9114.40 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 plates
What is the HS code for Watch movement plates?
The HS code for Watch movement plates is 911440 (Clock or watch parts; plates and bridges). The HS code for watch movement plates and bridges is 9114.40.
How do I classify Watch movement plates for customs?
Watch movement plates is classified under HS code 911440 — Clock or watch parts; plates and bridges. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between a plate and a bridge?
The main plate is the base of the movement, while bridges are the upper structural pieces that hold the pivots of the wheels in place against the plate.
Which countries are the top exporters of watch movement plates (HS 911440)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 911440 (the code used for watch movement plates) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($27M, 46% of world exports), Germany ($13M) and France ($6.5M). World exports came to about $58M, 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 plates (HS 911440)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 911440 (the code used for watch movement plates) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($21M, 30% of world imports), Japan ($15M) and Malaysia ($15M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 911440 for Watch movement plates 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 plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, watch movement plates (HS 911440) is classified under NCM 9114.40.00.