Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Mechanical Display (HS 910111) totaled $53.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Mechanical Display paid $3.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Mechanical Display imports of $16.4M in August 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSwitzerland dominates US imports under this heading, reflecting the luxury segment's concentration in Swiss-made quartz movements housed in gold or platinum cases with traditional analog (mechanical) displays. The US tariff schedule breaks this heading into components — movements, cases, straps/bands/bracelets, and batteries — with separate lines for movements with no jewel or one jewel (9101114010–9101114040) versus those with more than one jewel (9101118010–9101118040), a distinction that affects duty treatment. France and Japan are secondary suppliers, underscoring the heading's orientation toward premium and fashion-watch brands. Importers should confirm whether the case material qualifies as precious metal or merely precious-metal-clad, as that determination governs classification between heading 9101 and 9102.
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The schedule splits components at the one-jewel threshold: movements, cases, straps, and batteries for watches with no jewel or one jewel fall under 9101114010–9101114040, while the same components for watches with more than one jewel fall under 9101118010–9101118040. This jewel count affects the applicable duty rate, so importers must confirm the movement's jewel count from the manufacturer's technical documentation before entry.
Both solid precious metal cases and cases of base metal clad (plated or laminated) with precious metal are captured within heading 9101. The key distinction is that cases of base metal with only a surface coating or plating that does not constitute cladding may fall outside this heading. Customs brokers typically request mill certificates or manufacturer declarations to confirm the cladding specification, as misclassification between 9101 and 9102 carries duty and admissibility consequences.
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Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 9101
Subheading 910111 · $53.9M of $84.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101118030 | Strp, Bd/Brlt, Wrst Wtch, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jwl | $9.3M | 12.61% | 90.26% | $1.2M |
| 9101118020 | Cases for Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jw | $9.9M | 12.43% | 92.82% | $1.2M |
| 9101118010 | Mvts for Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jwl | $1.8M | 33.33% | 94.26% | $607K |
| 9101118040 | Batteries Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jw | $116K | 0.00% | 100.00% | -- |
| 9101114020 | Cases, Wrst Wtch, Batty, Prcs Mtl, Mech Disp, No/1 Jwl | $88K | 12.86% | 100.00% | $11K |
| 9101114010 | Movmnts, Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prcs Mtl, Mech Disp, No/1 Jwl | $57K | 25.63% | 100.00% | $15K |
| 9101114030 | Strap, Band/Brclet, Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prcs Mtl, N0/1 Jwl | $33K | 15.21% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 9101114040 | Batty for Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, No/1 Jw | — | -- | -- | -- |
Strp, Bd/Brlt, Wrst Wtch, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jwl
Cases for Wrt Wtch, Batty, Prc Mtl, Mech Disp, Ov 1 Jw
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9101110000 | Wrst Watch, Elec Oper, Precious Metal, Mech Display | $53.9M |
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
$16.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$53.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $246.7M of Battery-Powered Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Mechanical Display and exported $711.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Hong Kong and Switzerland together take 81% of it.
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rate provision · imports
10.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.27% of imports for consumption.