Heading 9108

Watch movements, complete and assembled

18 declarable lines

Heading 9108 covers watch movements that are complete and assembled, meaning the movement itself rather than a finished watch. The heading splits first by power source: electrically operated lines (9108.11 and 9108.12 by display type, 9108.19 for other electric), automatic winding lines (9108.20), and all other movements (9108.90). The 9108.90 lines then split by jewel count, size and, in some cases, unit value.

Products in this heading

Quartz analog watch movement with metal hands and a battery
Electrically operated movement with an LCD or LED display only
Automatic winding mechanical movement with 21 jewels
Non-electric mechanical movement with 17 jewels measuring 30 mm
Small non-electric movement measuring not over 15.2 mm valued at $12
Rough-finished non-electric movement with no jewels measuring 25 mm

How to choose the right subheading

Power source: electrically operated (9108.11, 9108.12, 9108.19), automatic winding (9108.20), or other, meaning non-electric (9108.90).
For electric movements, display type: mechanical display only or able to carry one, opto-electronic display only, or other.
Jewel count: no jewels or one jewel, over one but not over 7, over 7 but not over 17, or over 17.
Size: whether the movement measures 33.8 mm or less, and within that group whether it measures over or not over 15.2 mm.
Unit value: for movements with over 7 but not over 17 jewels, whether each movement is valued not over $15 or over $15.

Often confused with

Finished wrist watch with a strap and case
A complete watch is classified as a watch, not as a movement.
Heading 9102
Wrist watch with a case of precious metal
Precious metal cased watches take their own heading.
Heading 9101
Clock movement, complete and assembled
Movements for clocks are separated from watch movements.
Heading 9109
Unassembled or partly assembled movement set
Movement sets and incomplete movements are not complete and assembled.
Heading 9110
Watch case or watch strap
Cases and straps are parts, covered outside 9108.
Heading 9111

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for an electric watch movement with a mechanical display and no jewels?

It falls under 9108.11.40. The general (MFN) rate is 36 cents each + 5.3% on the battery.

What is the duty on an automatic winding watch movement with over 17 jewels?

It is classified under 9108.20.40.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a non-electric movement with 17 jewels measuring 30 mm and valued at $10?

It falls in the over 7 but not over 17 jewels group, measuring 33.8 mm or less, valued not over $15 each and measuring over 15.2 mm, so it goes under 9108.90.60.00 at a general (MFN) rate of $1.80 each. A same-jewel movement measuring not over 15.2 mm would instead be 9108.90.50.00 at $2.16 each.

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.