HS Code for Apple Watch: 8517.62.00
The HS code for apple watch is 8517.62.00. Import duty rates: EU 0%, US Free, UK 0%. Rates verified April 2026 against USITC HTS.
Processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories — smartwatch SoC
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Apple Watch sits under HS 8517.62.00 (8517 / 9102 — Wrist-worn connected devices). China-origin goods may still face Section 301 surcharges on top of the MFN rate. EU MFN 0%, UK 0%.
🇺🇸 US MFN: Free · HTS 8517.62.00
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HS Code
8517 / 9102 — Wrist-worn connected devices
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Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8517 / 9102 — Wrist-worn connected devices
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — a smartwatch receives and transmits data to a phone or network, so customs treat it as a machine for the reception and transmission of data under 8517.62, not as a watch (chapter 91) or a chip (8542)
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Smartwatches (Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Garmin, Fitbit with notifications) are classified by CBP and EU customs under 8517.62: US HTS 8517.62.00 (Free), EU CN 8517 62 00 (0%), UK 0%. 8542.31 is for integrated circuits (processors) and does not apply to a finished watch. Simple fitness bands without data transmission, and watches whose main function is timekeeping, go to chapter 91 (9102). Straps sold separately: 9113.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8517.62.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8517.62.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8517.62.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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