Mechanical Wristwatch — HS Code
Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches — with mechanical display only, automatic
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HS Code
9102 — Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, excluding clocks
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 91 — Clocks and watches
Heading
9102 — Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, excluding clocks
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — mechanical wristwatches are classified under 9102 by movement type and display
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
Mechanical wristwatches (automatic and manual-wind) are classified under 9102.11 (automatic) or 9102.19 (manual). The key variable is whether the movement is battery-powered (quartz) or spring-powered (mechanical). Quartz wristwatches are 9102.21 (with only mechanical display) or 9102.29 (with optoelectronic display). Smartwatches displaying time but primarily acting as communication devices may be 8517 — classification depends on the primary function. Swiss-made watches may qualify for EU preferential rates under UK-CH and EU-CH agreements. The US applies a specific duty per piece plus an ad valorem rate for mechanical watches.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9102.11.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9102.11.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9102.11.00
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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