HS Code 9101
Precious Metal Wristwatches and Pocket Watches
HS code 9101 covers wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and stop-watches with cases made of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, including luxury chrono
HS Code 9101 — Precious Metal Wristwatches and Pocket Watches
This category covers personal timepieces where the case is made entirely of precious metal, such as gold or silver, or metal clad with precious metal. It includes items ranging from luxury gold wristwatches to silver pocket watches. These are high-value goods often traded with stringent security and certification requirements.
What's included
- 18k gold wristwatches
- Silver-clad pocket watches
- Platinum stop-watches
- Jewel-encrusted watches with gold cases
What's excluded
- Steel watches with gold plating → use
9102(Flash-plating does not constitute metal clad with precious metal.)
Common examples
- Rolex Day-Date in 18ct yellow gold
- Solid silver antique pocket watch
- Patek Philippe platinum Perpetual Calendar
Frequently asked questions
Is a gold-plated steel watch under 9101?
No, gold-plated base metal watches usually fall under 9102 unless the plating is of a thickness that qualifies as 'clad'.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10% plus VAT
- Documentation: CITES permits are required if the watch strap is made of exotic leather (e.g., alligator).
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Switzerland, France, Hong Kong
- Top importers: China, United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Classification depends strictly on the material of the case, not the movement or the strap.
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