U.S. imports of Non-Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof (SITC 88593) totaled $11.7M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of Non-Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.97% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof imports of $11.7M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLeather, rubber, silicone, nylon, and textile watch straps — along with their component parts — make up this heading, which covers the broad non-metal segment of the watch accessories market. Silicone and rubber straps have grown significantly with the smartwatch segment, while leather remains dominant in traditional dress-watch categories. Material type is the primary classification variable separating these articles from their metal counterparts, and importers should specify substrate material precisely on commercial invoices, as leather, rubber, and textile straps may carry different duty rates at the HTS level.
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1.5K import shipments a month
Silicone is a form of synthetic rubber, so silicone watch bands are generally classified within the non-metal watch strap heading alongside other rubber straps. However, at the HTS 10-digit level, the specific material (silicone vs. natural rubber vs. leather vs. textile) may determine the applicable subheading and duty rate. Importers should confirm the precise material composition with their customs broker.
When a watch is imported with an attached strap as a complete, functional unit, the entire article is typically classified as a watch rather than as separate components. Straps imported separately — whether as replacement parts or accessories — are classified in their own right under the applicable watch strap heading. Mixed shipments containing both watches and loose straps should be invoiced separately to avoid classification disputes.
Basic heading 261 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88593 · $11.7M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Switzerland together supply 67% of it.
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$11.7MYoY · free account
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$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $109.0M of Non-Metal Watch Straps, Bands, and Bracelets, and Parts Thereof.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.