U.S. exports of Watch Cases, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 911180) totaled $53K in August 2026.
Watch Cases, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $21K in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $25K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWatch cases made from materials other than precious metal or base metal — including plastics, ceramics, composites, and other non-metallic materials — are captured here as the residual 'not elsewhere specified' category within the watch case heading group. China leads US supply, with Switzerland, Germany, Japan, and Thailand also present, reflecting both high-volume plastic case production and specialty technical-ceramic cases used in premium sport watches. A single 10-digit line, 9111800000, covers all such cases, so the classification question is primarily one of material identification: confirming the case is neither precious metal nor base metal.
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Common materials include injection-molded plastics (ABS, polycarbonate), technical ceramics (zirconia, alumina), carbon fiber composites, and natural materials such as wood or stone. The defining characteristic is that the case is neither precious metal nor base metal, which would place it under 911110 or 911120 respectively.
Classification of composite cases depends on which material imparts the essential character. If the base metal component is structural and dominant, the case may fall under 911120; if the plastic or non-metal element is primary, 911180 is more appropriate. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for composite constructions where the dominant material is not obvious.
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$21KYoY · free account
Exports
$53KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $254K of Watch Cases, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $769K.
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 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 3 of 4 in heading 9111
Subheading 911180 · $53K of $281K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9111800000 | Watch Cases, NESOI | $21K | 9.60% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9111800000 | Watch Cases, NESOI | $53K |
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
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Switzerland and Hong Kong together take 88% of it.
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duty collected equals 9.60% of imports for consumption.