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HSChapter 91
U.S. imports of electrically powered pocket watches & other non-wrist watches with precious metal cases (HS 910191) totaled $104K in July 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Electrically Powered Pocket Watches & Other Non-Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases imports of $104K in July 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $189K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPocket watches and other timepieces — excluding wrist watches — with precious metal cases and electric (including battery) power sources occupy a narrow but distinct niche in Chapter 91, covering formats such as fob watches, pendant watches, and similar non-wrist-worn pieces. Switzerland leads US supply, with China and Japan as secondary sources. The US schedule separates complete watches with opto-electronic displays (9101912000) from those with mechanical displays and further breaks out component lines for movements, cases, and batteries by jewel count. The non-wrist-watch designation is the primary classification gate: a timepiece designed to be worn on the wrist, regardless of case shape, belongs in heading 9101 subheadings 910111 or 910119 rather than here.
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21 shipments/mo
The distinction turns on the timepiece's design intent and wearing method, not solely its size or shape. A watch designed to be carried in a pocket, worn as a pendant, or attached to clothing by a fob is classified in the 910191/910199 subheadings, while a watch designed to be strapped to the wrist falls under 910111–910129. Customs authorities may request design documentation or manufacturer declarations when the wearing method is ambiguous.
The schedule provides a dedicated line (9101918030) for batteries imported separately for electrically powered pocket and other watches with precious metal cases. Batteries imported as part of a complete watch are classified with the watch. Importers should confirm that the battery specification matches the parent watch's power requirements, as batteries for wrist watches under 910111 have their own component lines and are not interchangeable for classification purposes.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 9101
Subheading 910191 · $104K of $225.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101918020 | Cases for Oth Watch,Prec Metal Cases,Battery,NESOI | $72K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 9101912000 | Watches, Precious Metal, Elec, Opto-Elec, NESOI | $19K | 17.37% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 9101918010 | Mvts for Oth Watches,Prec Mtl Cases,Battery,NESOI | $8K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 9101914010 | Mvts for Oth Watch, Prec Metal,Bty,No Jwl/or 1 Jwl | $5K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 9101914020 | Cases for Oth Wtch, Prec Mtl,Btry,No Jwl/or 1 Jwl | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 9101918030 | Battery for Oth Watch,Prec Mtl Cases,Bty Pwd,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9101910000 | Oth Watch, Precious Metal, Elec Opr,Exc Wrst Watch | $72K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$104KYoY · Pro
Exports
$72KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Switzerland and China together supply 88% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
43.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 3.12%.