Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Electrically Powered Pocket Watches & Other Non-Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases (HS 910191) totaled $169K in August 2026.
Electrically Powered Pocket Watches & Other Non-Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases imports of $23K in August 2026 ran 87% below the year-to-date monthly average of $168K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 9101
Subheading 910191 · $169K of $84.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23KYoY · free account
Exports
$169KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Electrically Powered Pocket Watches & Other Non-Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases and exported $1.6M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101918010 | Mvts for Oth Watches, Prec Mtl Cases, Battery, NESOI | $18K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 9101912000 | Watches, Precious Metal, Elec, Opto-Elec, NESOI | $9K | 17.48% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 9101914010 | Mvts for Oth Watch, Prec Metal, Bty, No Jwl/or 1 Jwl | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 9101914020 | Cases for Oth Wtch, Prec Mtl, Btry, No Jwl/or 1 Jwl | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 9101918020 | Cases for Oth Watch, Prec Metal Cases, Battery, NESOI | $14K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 9101918030 | Battery for Oth Watch, Prec Mtl Cases, Bty Pwd, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $169K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Switzerland and United Kingdom together take 76% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
60.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 3.83% of imports for consumption.
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