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U.S. imports of non-battery wrist watches with precious metal cases, automatic winding (HS 910121) totaled $64.5M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding paid $6.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $56.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding imports of $64.5M in April 2026 ran 34% below the year-to-date monthly average of $98.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAutomatic-winding mechanical movements in precious metal cases represent the apex of traditional horology, and Switzerland is by far the dominant US supplier under this heading — a reflection of the Swiss industry's near-exclusive hold on high-complication automatic calibers. Germany is a secondary source, with brands such as A. Lange & Söhne and Glashütte contributing to that flow. The US schedule segments components by jewel count, with lines for movements, cases, and straps differentiated at the 17-jewel threshold (9101215010–9101215020 for over-17-jewel movements and cases versus 9101218010–9101218030 for under-17-jewel equivalents). The automatic-winding designation is critical: a watch that requires manual winding only falls instead under heading 910129.
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The US tariff schedule uses jewel count as a proxy for movement complexity and value, applying different duty rates above and below the 17-jewel mark. Movements with more than 17 jewels (9101215010) are treated differently from those with fewer (9101218010). Importers should request the official movement specification from the manufacturer, as the jewel count must be documented at entry and cannot be estimated.
An automatic (self-winding) watch uses a rotor or oscillating weight to wind the mainspring through the wearer's wrist motion, without requiring manual crown winding. A manual-wind watch requires the wearer to wind the crown periodically. This mechanical distinction is the sole basis for the 910121/910129 split; the manufacturer's movement specification or a watchmaker's technical assessment is the appropriate documentation to support the classification.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $63.7M | $4.4M | -$59.3M |
| HONG KONG | $71K | $10.5M | +$10.4M |
| CANADA | $5K | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| FRANCE | $9K | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101215020 | OTH CASES FOR WRT WTCH,NT STRAP, AUTO WND,OV17 JWL | $29.9M | 12.55% | $3.5M |
| 9101215010 | OTH WATCH MOVT, NOT STARPS ETC., AUT WND,OV 17 JWL | $17.0M | 10.02% | $975K |
| 9101213000 | OTH WATCH STRP,BND,BRC NOT TEXT AUTOMAT,OV 17 JWLS | $16.2M | 12.82% | $2.2M |
| 9101218010 | MVTS FOR WRT WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JWL | $458K | 13.45% | $61K |
| 9101211000 | OTH WATCH STRP,BND,BRC OF TEXT AUTOMAT,OVER 17JWL | $348K | 19.40% | $101K |
| 9101218030 | STRAP FOR WRT WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JW | $322K | 8.13% | $26K |
| 9101218020 | CASES FOR WST WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JW | $301K | 9.09% | $27K |
OTH CASES FOR WRT WTCH,NT STRAP, AUTO WND,OV17 JWL
OTH WATCH MOVT, NOT STARPS ETC., AUT WND,OV 17 JWL
OTH WATCH STRP,BND,BRC NOT TEXT AUTOMAT,OV 17 JWLS
MVTS FOR WRT WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JWL
OTH WATCH STRP,BND,BRC OF TEXT AUTOMAT,OVER 17JWL
STRAP FOR WRT WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JW
CASES FOR WST WTCH,NT BTY,PRECS MTL,AUTOM,LT 17JW
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9101210000 | WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, AUTOMATIC | $25.1M |
WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, PRECIOUS METAL, AUTOMATIC
7.6K no
WRST WATCH, NT BATTERY, CASE BASE METAL, AUTOMATIC
HS 910221
WRST WATCH, BATTERY, MECHANICAL DISPLY, BASE METAL
HS 910211
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
WATCH BANDS ETC. EXCEPT OF METAL AND PARTS
HS 911390
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $47.5M | $13.2M | -$34.4M |
| North Carolina | $6.8M | $2.3M | -$4.5M |
| Florida | $3.6M | $2.5M | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $58.0M | $16.1M | -$41.9M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $1.7M | $2.5M | +$843K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $519K | $3.0M | +$2.5M |