Smart Watch — HS Code
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HS Code
8517 / 9102 — Wrist-worn connected devices
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8517 / 9102 — Wrist-worn connected devices
Applicable Rule
GRI 3(b) — essential character determined by primary function (communication/data)
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Smartwatches are commonly classified under 8517.62 (as communication devices) rather than 9102 (watches). If the timekeeping function is secondary to data/communication functions, 8517 applies. Check your specific product features.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8542.31.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8542.31.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8542.31.00
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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