HS code for wristwatches in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely codes
- 9102.11, 9102.21
- Candidate codes
- 5
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 5
- General duty (MFN)
- 4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Summary
Wristwatches imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal, and under 9102.21 when it winds automatically and the case is not of precious metal. Both sit in heading 91.02, “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”. Wristwatches can also fall under 9102.12, 9102.29 or 9101.11, depending on the movement and the case material. The tariff of the European Union has 5 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9102.11 and 9102.21 is 4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR.
How to choose the right code
How is the watch powered: by a battery, by automatic winding, or wound by hand? Use 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal. Use 9102.21 when it winds automatically and the case is not of precious metal. Use 9102.29 when it is neither electrically operated nor self-winding (hand-wound), in a case not of precious metal.
Is the case of precious metal, or of metal clad with precious metal? Use 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal. Use 9101.11 when it is electrically operated with a mechanical display only, in a case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal.
Codes for wristwatches
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to wristwatches.
- 9102.11
Most likely
Legal text: “Wristwatches, electrically operated, whether or not incorporating a stopwatch facility: With mechanical display only”
Heading 91.02: “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”
Applies when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal.
- 9102.21
Most likely
Legal text: “Other wristwatches, whether or not incorporating a stopwatch facility: With automatic winding”
Heading 91.02: “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”
Applies when it winds automatically and the case is not of precious metal.
- 9102.12
Possible
Legal text: “Wristwatches, electrically operated, whether or not incorporating a stopwatch facility: With opto-electronic display only”
Heading 91.02: “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”
Applies when it is electrically operated with an opto-electronic (digital) display only, in a case not of precious metal.
- 9102.29
Possible
Legal text: “Other wristwatches, whether or not incorporating a stopwatch facility: Other”
Heading 91.02: “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”
Applies when it is neither electrically operated nor self-winding (hand-wound), in a case not of precious metal.
- 9101.11
Possible
Legal text: “Wristwatches, electrically operated, whether or not incorporating a stopwatch facility: With mechanical display only”
Heading 91.01: “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal”
Applies when it is electrically operated with a mechanical display only, in a case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 5 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9102.11 and 9102.21 is 4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 9102.11
- 9102 11 00 00“With mechanical display only”4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Under 9102.21
- 9102 21 00 00“With automatic winding”4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Under 9102.12
- 9102 12 00 00“With opto-electronic display only”4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Under 9102.29
- 9102 29 00 00“Other”4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Under 9101.11
- 9101 11 00 00“With mechanical display only”4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR
Similar products
Products in the same category as wristwatches, or classified under the same headings.
- JewelleryHS 7113.19, 7113.11, 7117.19
Other countries
National tariff lines for wristwatches are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Wristwatches in United States14 national lines, duty rates live
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as wristwatches can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for wristwatches?
Wristwatches imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal, and under 9102.21 when it winds automatically and the case is not of precious metal. Both sit in heading 91.02, “Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, other than those of heading 91.01”.
Does the movement change the HS code for wristwatches?
Yes. Use 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal. Use 9102.21 when it winds automatically and the case is not of precious metal. Use 9102.29 when it is neither electrically operated nor self-winding (hand-wound), in a case not of precious metal.
Does the case material change the HS code for wristwatches?
Yes. Use 9102.11 when it is battery powered (electrically operated) with hands only (a mechanical display), in a case not of precious metal. Use 9101.11 when it is electrically operated with a mechanical display only, in a case of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal.
What is the duty on wristwatches imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9102.11 and 9102.21 is 4.500 % MIN 0.300 EUR NAR MAX 0.800 EUR NAR. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The national lines are from the tariff release of EU (areas=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx#?; duties=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx#?; exclusions=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx#?; nomenclature=https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx#?), live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for wristwatches by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.