9102.21.50 - Other

This HTS classification, 9102.21.50, specifically covers wrist watches that are not of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal (as defined in heading 9101), which wind automatically, and whose movement contains more than one jewel but not more than 17 jewels. These watches are characterized by their internal mechanism that self-winds through the wearer's motion, distinguishing them from manually wound or battery-operated timepieces. The jewel count is a critical defining factor for this subcategory, indicating a certain level of mechanical sophistication.

This category differentiates itself from its sibling, 9102.21.30, primarily by the material of the strap, band, or bracelet. While 9102.21.30 is reserved for watches with textile or base metal straps, 9102.21.50 encompasses automatic winding watches with over one but not over 17 jewels regardless of the strap material, as long as they do not fall under more specific categories.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 9102.21.50. Therefore, classification decisions at this level will rely heavily on accurately identifying the automatic winding mechanism and the precise jewel count within the movement, while ensuring the watch does not qualify for a more specific heading or subheading. Examples of watches falling here would include certain self-winding dress watches or sport watches with a mechanical movement featuring between 2 and 17 jewels.