9101 - Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal:

Sub-classifications

Commodity Code

Description

Wrist watches, electrically operated, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility:
- 9101 11
  
  With mechanical display only:
  - 9101 1140
    
    Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement
  - 9101 1180
    
    Other
- 9101 19
  
  Other:
  - 9101 1920
    
    With opto-electronic display only.
    
    Straps, bands or bracelets entered with watches of subheading 9101.19.20 and classifiable therewith pursuant to additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter; all the foregoing whether or not attached to such watches at the time of entry:
    
    9101 1920 20
    
    Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated
    
    9101 1920 40
    
    Other
    
    9101 1920 80
    
    Other
  - 9101 1940
    
    Other, having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement
  - 9101 1980
    
    Other
Other wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility:
- 9101 21
  
  With automatic winding:
  - Having over 17 jewels in the movement:
    
    Straps, bands or bracelets entered with watches of subheading 9101.21.50 and classifiable therewith pursuant to additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter; all the foregoing whether or not attached to such watches at the time of entry:
    
    9101 2110 00
    
    Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated
    
    9101 2130 00
    
    Other
    
    9101 2150
    
    Other
  - 9101 2180
    
    Other
- 9101 29
  
  Other:
Other:
- 9101 91
  
  Electrically operated:
  - 9101 9120 00
    
    With opto-electronic display only
  - Other:
    
    9101 9140
    
    Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement
    
    9101 9180
    
    Other
- 9101 99
  
  Other:
  - 9101 9920
    
    Having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement
  - Having over 7 but not over 17 jewels in the movement:
    
    9101 9940
    
    With movement valued not over $15 each
    
    9101 9960
    
    With movement valued over $15 each
  - 9101 9980
    
    Having over 17 jewels in the movement

Overview

Category 9101 encompasses a specific range of timekeeping devices: wrist watches and pocket watches, along with other types of watches, including stopwatches, when their cases are constructed from precious metal or metal clad with precious metal. This classification is distinct from other categories within the broader HTS system that may cover other types of watches or timepieces with cases made from different materials, such as plastics or common metals. The defining characteristic for inclusion in 9101 is the precious metal composition of the watch case.

Within the realm of clocks and watches (Chapter 91), this category is specifically for high-value timepieces where the case material dictates the tariff treatment. It is important to differentiate these items from other watch categories that may not meet the precious metal casing requirement or from separate classifications for clocks or purely functional timing instruments without a watch function. The inclusion of "other watches" broadens the scope to any portable timepiece meeting the case material criteria, even if not strictly a wrist or pocket watch.

The subcategories under 9101 provide further detail for classifying these precious metal watches. They distinguish between electrically operated wrist watches and other wrist watches, which may operate mechanically or through other means. Additionally, an "Other" subcategory likely accounts for pocket watches and other watch types that fall under 9101 but are not wrist watches. This granular breakdown allows for precise classification based on the watch's operational mechanism and its specific form factor, ensuring accurate duty assessment.

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9101 - Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal:

Sub-classifications

Overview

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