HS Code 9108
Complete Watch Movements
HS code 9108 covers complete and assembled watch movements, including mechanical, quartz, and electronic varieties, used for watch manufacturing and repair.
HS Code 9108 — Complete Watch Movements
This code is for the internal mechanism of a watch, imported as a finished, working unit. It includes both mechanical (manual or automatic) and battery-powered quartz movements. It does not include the case, strap, or dial, but the movement must be complete and assembled.
What's included
- Automatic watch movements
- Quartz watch movements
- Digital electronic watch modules
- Mechanical chronometer movements
What's excluded
- Unassembled watch parts → use
9114(Individual gears or springs are classified as parts.)
Common examples
- ETA 2824-2 automatic movement
- Miyota quartz watch caliber
- Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement
Frequently asked questions
Do movements include the battery?
They often do, but check air freight regulations for lithium batteries if shipping quartz movements.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Invoices must state if movements are 'Automatic', 'Adjusted', or 'Quartz' for valuation.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Switzerland, Japan, China
- Top importers: Hong Kong, Thailand, Switzerland
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Key takeaway
The essential 'engine' of the watch; value is usually determined by the number of jewels and complexity.
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