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U.S. imports of non-battery wrist watches with precious metal cases, automatic winding (HS 910121) totaled $176.2M in July 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding paid $21.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $165.1M 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 $176.2M in July 2026 ran 81% above the year-to-date monthly average of $97.2M.
Last updated: July 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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1.8K shipments/mo
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101215020 | Oth Cases for Wrt Wtch,Nt Strap, Auto Wnd,Ov17 Jwl | $83.3M | 12.93% | 99.25% | $10.8M |
| 9101213000 | Oth Watch Strp,Bnd,Brc not Text Automat,Ov 17 Jwls | $58.9M | 12.32% | 99.26% | $7.3M |
| 9101215010 | Oth Watch Movt, Not Starps Etc., Aut Wnd,Ov 17 Jwl | $31.8M | 8.29% | 68.25% | $2.6M |
| 9101218010 | Mvts for Wrt Wtch,Nt Bty,Precs Mtl,Autom,Lt 17jwl | $1.0M | 10.54% | 100.00% | $108K |
| 9101211000 | Oth Watch Strp,Bnd,Brc of Text Automat,Over 17jwl | $468K | 17.72% | 93.99% | $83K |
| 9101218020 | Cases for Wst Wtch,Nt Bty,Precs Mtl,Autom,Lt 17jw | $445K | 15.38% | 100.00% | $68K |
| 9101218030 | Strap for Wrt Wtch,Nt Bty,Precs Mtl,Autom,Lt 17jw | $281K | 17.69% | 100.00% | $50K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9101210000 | Wrst Watch, Nt Battery, Precious Metal, Automatic | $24.2M |
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
$176.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$24.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Switzerland and Germany together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.91%.