9102.12.20.00 - Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated

This HTS subcategory specifically classifies wrist watches that are electrically operated and feature an opto-electronic display only. The key defining characteristic here is the presence of an opto-electronic display, which utilizes light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or liquid crystal displays (LCDs) to show the time. This excludes watches with any other type of display, such as analog dials with hands.

The distinction from its sibling category, 9102.12.40.00 ("Other"), lies in the specific display type. While 9102.12.40.00 would cover electrically operated wrist watches with opto-electronic displays that also incorporate other display technologies (e.g., a combination of digital and analog), this category is exclusively for those with *only* an opto-electronic display. It is important to note that this category also encompasses the straps, bands, or bracelets when entered with the watches of subheading 9102.12.80 and classified therewith, provided they meet the criteria of additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within 9102.12.20.00 is on accurately identifying electrically operated wrist watches whose sole time-telling display mechanism is opto-electronic. Examples include digital watches that exclusively use LED or LCD segments to present the time.