Heading 9103

Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104

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Heading 9103 covers clocks that are built around watch movements, not clock movements, and it excludes the instrument panel clocks and similar clocks of heading 9104. The heading splits first by power source: electrically operated clocks fall in 9103.10, all others in 9103.90. The electrical group then splits by display type and by jewel count in the movement.

Products in this heading

Small quartz desk clock with a watch movement
Travel alarm clock built on a watch movement
Novelty table clock with a digital opto-electronic display and watch movement
Small wall clock with a battery watch movement
Pocket-watch style desk clock with a watch movement
Miniature carriage-style clock with a watch movement

How to choose the right subheading

Movement type: the clock must contain a watch movement, not a clock movement.
Power source: electrically operated goes to 9103.10, any other power source to 9103.90.
Display: an opto-electronic display only takes 9103.10.20; any other display goes to the later electrical subheadings.
Jewel count in the movement: no jewels or one jewel takes 9103.10.40, more jewels takes 9103.10.80.
Use: a clock designed for a vehicle instrument panel is excluded from this heading.

Often confused with

Alarm clock or wall clock with a clock movement
Clocks with clock movements, not watch movements, go to heading 9105.
Heading 9105
Wrist watch or pocket watch
Watches worn or carried on the person are classified in 9102, not as clocks.
Heading 9102
Instrument panel clock for a vehicle dashboard
Heading 9103 expressly excludes clocks of heading 9104.
Clock case without a movement
Cases and parts are classified in 9112, separately from the complete clock.
Heading 9112
Clock movement, complete and assembled
A movement on its own is classified in 9109, not as a finished clock.
Heading 9109

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electrically operated clock with an opto-electronic display and a watch movement?

It is 9103.10.20. The general (MFN) rate is 2.6% on the movement and case + 3.6% on the battery.

What is the duty on a battery-operated clock with a watch movement and no jewels or one jewel?

It is classified in 9103.10.40. The general (MFN) rate is 24 cents each + 4.5% on the case + 3.5% on the battery.

How do I classify a non-electrical clock that runs on a watch movement?

It goes in 9103.90.00, the residual subheading for clocks of this heading that are not electrically operated. The general (MFN) rate is 24 cents each + 4.6% on the case.

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.