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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 $99K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Electrically Powered Pocket Watches & Other Non-Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases imports of $99K in April 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $227K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $28K | +$28K |
| JAPAN | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| CHINA | $8K | -- | -$8K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $6K | +$6K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101918020 | CASES FOR OTH WATCH,PREC METAL CASES,BATTERY,NESOI | $51K | -- | -- |
| 9101918010 | MVTS FOR OTH WATCHES,PREC MTL CASES,BATTERY,NESOI | $23K | 51.20% | $16K |
| 9101914010 | MVTS FOR OTH WATCH, PREC METAL,BTY,NO JWL/OR 1 JWL | $20K | -- | -- |
| 9101912000 | WATCHES, PRECIOUS METAL, ELEC, OPTO-ELEC, NESOI | $3K | 10.00% | $269 |
| 9101914020 | CASES FOR OTH WTCH, PREC MTL,BTRY,NO JWL/OR 1 JWL | $2K | -- | -- |
| 9101918030 | BATTERY FOR OTH WATCH,PREC MTL CASES,BTY PWD,NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
CASES FOR OTH WATCH,PREC METAL CASES,BATTERY,NESOI
MVTS FOR OTH WATCHES,PREC MTL CASES,BATTERY,NESOI
MVTS FOR OTH WATCH, PREC METAL,BTY,NO JWL/OR 1 JWL
WATCHES, PRECIOUS METAL, ELEC, OPTO-ELEC, NESOI
CASES FOR OTH WTCH, PREC MTL,BTRY,NO JWL/OR 1 JWL
BATTERY FOR OTH WATCH,PREC MTL CASES,BTY PWD,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9101910000 | OTH WATCH, PRECIOUS METAL, ELEC OPR,EXC WRST WATCH | $34K |
OTH WATCH, PRECIOUS METAL, ELEC OPR,EXC WRST WATCH
45 no
WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, CASE BASE METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910221
WRST WATCH, BATTERY, MECHANICAL DISPLY, BASE METAL
HS 910211
WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910121
WRIST WATCHES, NT BATTERY, BASE METAL, W/O AUTOMAT
HS 910229
WRST WATCH, BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, MECH DISPLAY
HS 910111
WRIST WATCHE, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL W/O AUTOM
HS 910129
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $66K | -- | -$66K |
| New York | $19K | $28K | +$9K |
| New Jersey | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $13K | $3K | -$10K |