U.S. imports of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding (HS 910121) totaled $24.7M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding paid $2.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.45% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding imports of $24.7M in August 2026 ran 72% below the year-to-date monthly average of $88.1M.
Last updated: August 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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1.4K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 9101
Subheading 910121 · $24.7M of $49.3M
ImportsExports
Imports
$24.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$23.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $911.0M of Non-Battery Wrist Watches with Precious Metal Cases, Automatic Winding and exported $292.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101215020 | Oth Cases for Wrt Wtch, Nt Strap, Auto Wnd, Ov17 Jwl | $10.4M | 18.16% | 89.00% | $1.9M |
| 9101215010 | Oth Watch Movt, Not Starps Etc., Aut Wnd, Ov 17 Jwl | $8.9M | 3.48% | 28.67% | $310K |
| 9101213000 | Oth Watch Strp, Bnd, Brc not Text Automat, Ov 17 Jwls | $2.9M | 9.25% | 99.69% | $265K |
| 9101218010 | Mvts for Wrt Wtch, Nt Bty, Precs Mtl, Autom, Lt 17jwl | $799K | 13.10% | 97.95% | $105K |
| 9101211000 | Oth Watch Strp, Bnd, Brc of Text Automat, Over 17jwl | $386K | 20.58% | 100.00% | $79K |
| 9101218020 | Cases for Wst Wtch, Nt Bty, Precs Mtl, Autom, Lt 17jw | $384K | 15.04% | 100.00% | $58K |
| 9101218030 | Strap for Wrt Wtch, Nt Bty, Precs Mtl, Autom, Lt 17jw | $69K | 32.67% | 100.00% | $23K |
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 | $23.7M |
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
origin
Switzerland and Germany together supply 96% of it. China pays 17.6% duty; Germany 4.6%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.45% of imports for consumption.