HS Code 9102

Standard Wristwatches and Chronographs

HS code 9102 is for wrist-watches, pocket-watches, and stop-watches with cases made of base metal, plastic, or any material other than precious metals.

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HS Code 9102 — Standard Wristwatches and Chronographs

This code covers the vast majority of personal watches made from non-precious materials such as stainless steel, plastic, or ceramic. It includes battery-operated quartz watches, automatic mechanical watches, and digital stopwatches. These are standard consumer goods used for daily timekeeping and sports.

What's included

  • Stainless steel wristwatches
  • Digital sports watches
  • Plastic-cased fashion watches
  • Automatic mechanical watches with steel cases

What's excluded

  • Smartwatches with telephony → use 8517 (Smartwatches are classified as communication devices.)

Common examples

  • Casio G-Shock plastic watch
  • Seiko 5 stainless steel automatic
  • Digital quartz stopwatch for athletics

Frequently asked questions

Are Apple Watches under 9102?

No, smartwatches that can connect to a network or phone are classified under 8517.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
  • Documentation: Invoices should specify movement type (quartz vs mechanical) for accurate valuation.
  • Typical shipping mode: Air
  • Top exporters: China, Japan, Switzerland, Thailand
  • Top importers: United States, Germany, India

Key takeaway

The primary code for most consumer watches; check for lithium battery regulations during shipping.

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