Heading 9102

Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading 9101

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Heading 9102 covers wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than watches of heading 9101. The lines split first by watch type and electrical operation or display, then by movement jewels, case plating, and strap, band or bracelet material. Rates can include a per-watch charge plus percentages on the case, strap and battery.

Products in this heading

Battery-powered wrist watch with a mechanical analog display
Digital wrist watch with an opto-electronic LCD display
Automatic winding wrist watch
Quartz analog wrist watch with a textile strap
Wrist watch incorporating a stop watch facility
Pocket watch with a base metal case
Watch strap, band or bracelet entered with an opto-electronic watch and classifiable with it

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the article is a wrist watch, pocket watch or other watch, and whether it has a stop watch facility.
Determine the power source and display: electrically operated with mechanical display, electrically operated with opto-electronic display only, automatic winding, or other.
For electrical and other watches, count the jewels in the movement and check movement value or movement size where the lines require it.
Identify the case material, especially whether the case is gold- or silver-plated.
Identify the strap, band or bracelet material, especially textile material or base metal.

Often confused with

Wrist watch with case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal
Heading 9101 covers precious metal case watches; 9102 excludes them.
Heading 9101
Watch strap or band entered separately
Separate straps, bands and bracelets and parts are classified in heading 9113.
Heading 9113
Clock with a watch movement
Clocks with watch movements are specifically heading 9103, not watches of 9102.
Heading 9103
Complete watch movement, assembled
Movements are classified in heading 9108, separate from complete watches.
Heading 9108
Watch case and parts
Cases and case parts are heading 9111.
Heading 9111

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a digital wrist watch?

A wrist watch with opto-electronic display only is classified in 9102.12.80.00, general (MFN) Free.

What is the duty on a battery-powered wrist watch with a mechanical display, no jewels, a textile strap and a gold-plated case?

Use 9102.11.10, general (MFN) 44 cents each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery. If the case is not gold- or silver-plated, the line is 9102.11.25, general (MFN) 40 cents each + 8.5% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery.

How do I classify an automatic winding wrist watch with over 17 jewels and a base metal bracelet?

Classify it in 9102.21.70, general (MFN) $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 9.8% on the strap, band or bracelet.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.