U.S. imports of Clock & Watch Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 911490) totaled $4.6M in August 2026, imported from 25 countries.
Importers of Clock & Watch Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $614K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThe catch-all heading for clock and watch components covers a technically diverse range of precision parts: jewels (9114901000), watch and clock movement assemblies and subassemblies (9114901500, 9114903000), hairsprings and mainsprings (9114903400–9114903800), and residual parts for watches and clocks (9114904000, 9114905000, 9114909000). Switzerland leads US import supply — reflecting its unmatched depth in precision movement components — with China, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Japan also contributing across different product tiers. The breadth of this heading means classification disputes often arise when a component could plausibly fall under a more specific heading elsewhere in Chapter 91.
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Watch jewels classified under 9114901000 are synthetic or natural stones (typically ruby or sapphire) used as bearings in watch movements to reduce friction and wear. They are distinguished from gem-quality precious stones by their industrial function and are classified in Chapter 91 rather than Chapter 71. Importers should document the intended horological use to support classification.
Assemblies and subassemblies for watch movements (9114901500) must be distinguished from complete movements (classified in heading 9108) and from individual parts. CBP applies the incomplete-article rule: if the assembly has the essential character of a complete movement, it may be classified as a movement rather than a part. Importers should obtain technical specifications from the manufacturer and consider a binding ruling if the assembly's completeness is ambiguous.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 9114
Subheading 911490 · $4.6M of $6.0M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$4.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$806KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $49.5M of Clock & Watch Parts, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $8.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9114904000 | Parts for Watches, NESOI | $3.6M | 13.36% | 99.81% | $484K |
| 9114901500 | Assemblies & Subassemblies for Watch Movements | $458K | 12.52% | 100.00% | $57K |
| 9114905000 | Parts for Clocks, NESOI | $223K | 17.07% | 94.54% | $38K |
| 9114901000 | Clock or Watch Jewels | $185K | 7.26% | 58.51% | $13K |
| 9114903000 | Assemblies & Subassemblies for Clock Movements | $129K | 14.06% | 97.83% | $18K |
| 9114903400 | Springs, Including Hairsprings for Watches | $27K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 9114903800 | Springs, Including Hairsprings for Clocks | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9114901000 | Clock or Watch Jewels | $606K |
| 9114909000 | Parts for Clocks or Watches, NESOI | $200K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Switzerland and China together supply 95% of it. China pays 24.7% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
2.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.23% of imports for consumption.