Product classification
HS code for Wind-up alarm clocks: 9105.19
Clocks, (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated.
Classification of wind-up alarm clocks under HS 9105.19
Wind-up alarm clocks are classified under HS code 9105.19. Chapter 91 of the Harmonized System covers clocks and watches and their parts. Heading 9105 is designated for clocks that do not have watch movements (watch movements are defined in Note 1 to Chapter 91 as being regulated by a balance wheel or quartz crystal and not exceeding certain dimensions). Within heading 9105, alarm clocks are categorized under the 9105.1 sub-group. Subheading 9105.11 is strictly for electrically operated alarm clocks, including those powered by batteries or mains electricity. Therefore, mechanical alarm clocks that rely on a wound spring for energy fall into the residual category of 9105.19, which covers "other" alarm clocks. This classification is based on the motive power of the clock movement and the specific function of the device as an alarm clock.
- Covers
- Mechanical spring-driven alarm clocks
- Traditional twin-bell wind-up clocks
- Travel alarm clocks with mechanical movements
- Key-wound bedside alarm clocks
- Manual-wind clocks with internal striking or ringing mechanisms
- Also under 9105.19
- Westclox Big Ben
- Seiko QHE series
- Citizen QHE series
- Braun BC01
- Rhythm analog alarm clocks
Codes often confused with 9105.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 9105.11, which is only for electric or battery-powered clocks. Another common error involves HS code 9103, which covers clocks with watch movements. If the mechanical movement inside the alarm clock is very small (less than 12mm in thickness or 33.8mm in width/diameter), it might technically be a watch movement, shifting the classification to 9103.90. Additionally, decorative clocks without an alarm function are classified under 9105.29 or 9105.99 depending on their design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 910519 (the code used for wind-up alarm clocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 910519 (the code used for wind-up alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 19% 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 910519, not only wind-up alarm clocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.6M 21% of world exports
- 2 Denmark $1.4M 18% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $688K 8.8% of world exports
World total: $7.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $4.5M 19% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $2.7M 11% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $1.8M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $24M 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 wind-up alarm clocks
Brazil classifies wind-up alarm clocks under NCM 9105.19.00: HS 9105.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wind-up alarm clocks
What is the HS code for Wind-up alarm clocks?
The HS code for Wind-up alarm clocks is 910519 (Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated). The HS code for non-electric, mechanical wind-up alarm clocks is 9105.19.
How do I classify Wind-up alarm clocks for customs?
Wind-up alarm clocks is classified under HS code 910519 — Clocks; (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are battery-powered analog clocks classified here?
No, battery-powered clocks, even if they have moving hands, are considered electrically operated and are classified under 9105.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of wind-up alarm clocks (HS 910519)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 910519 (the code used for wind-up alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6M, 21% of world exports), Denmark ($1.4M) and Saudi Arabia ($688K). World exports came to about $7.8M, 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 wind-up alarm clocks (HS 910519)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 910519 (the code used for wind-up alarm clocks) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($4.5M, 19% of world imports), Thailand ($2.7M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.8M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 Wind-up alarm clocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 910519 for Wind-up alarm clocks 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 wind-up alarm clocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, wind-up alarm clocks (HS 910519) is classified under NCM 9105.19.00.