What types of watch movements are covered under HS-4 9108?

HS-4 9108 includes complete and assembled watch movements that are electrically operated, solar-powered, or have automatic winding mechanisms.

How do I choose between HS-6 910811 and HS-6 910812?

Select HS-6 910811 for electrically operated movements with mechanical displays and HS-6 910812 for solar-powered movements with opto-electronic displays.

What classification should I use for non-automatic watch movements?

Use HS-6 910890 for watch movements that are not automatic winding or electrically operated.

Are there specific tariff rates for different watch movements?

Yes, tariff rates can vary based on the specific HS-6 classification, so it's important to determine the exact type of watch movement.

What is the significance of mechanical vs. opto-electronic displays?

Mechanical displays are traditional and visible, while opto-electronic displays are digital and often found in modern solar-powered watches.

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9108 — Watch movements; complete and assembled

Chapter 91: Clocks and watches

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 9108 when importing complete and assembled watch movements, such as a quartz watch with a mechanical display. This heading covers movements that are either electrically operated or have automatic winding mechanisms.

When deciding between HS-6 910811 and HS-6 910812, consider whether the watch movement is electrically operated with a mechanical display or powered by solar cells with an opto-electronic display. The former includes traditional mechanical displays, while the latter focuses on modern solar technology.

For movements that are solar-powered but lack a mechanical display, choose HS-6 910819. If the watch has automatic winding, you will want to classify it under HS-6 910820. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate tariff classification.

Keywords & topics

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watch movements · complete watch movements · electrically operated watches · solar cell watches · automatic winding watches · mechanical display watches · opto-electronic display · HS-4 9108 · HS-6 classifications · import watch movements

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Quartz watches with mechanical displays (HS-6 910811)
Solar-powered watches with opto-electronic displays (HS-6 910812)
Solar-powered watches without mechanical displays (HS-6 910819)
Automatic winding watch movements (HS-6 910820)
Non-automatic, electrically operated watch movements (HS-6 910890)

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Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of watch movements are covered under HS-4 9108?: HS-4 9108 includes complete and assembled watch movements that are electrically operated, solar-powered, or have automatic winding mechanisms.
How do I choose between HS-6 910811 and HS-6 910812?: Select HS-6 910811 for electrically operated movements with mechanical displays and HS-6 910812 for solar-powered movements with opto-electronic displays.
What classification should I use for non-automatic watch movements?: Use HS-6 910890 for watch movements that are not automatic winding or electrically operated.
Are there specific tariff rates for different watch movements?: Yes, tariff rates can vary based on the specific HS-6 classification, so it's important to determine the exact type of watch movement.
What is the significance of mechanical vs. opto-electronic displays?: Mechanical displays are traditional and visible, while opto-electronic displays are digital and often found in modern solar-powered watches.

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