Watch movements; complete and assembled
HS v2017 Code: 9108
About watch movements; complete and assembled
hs code 9108 covers the import and export of complete and assembled watch movements. This industry is a crucial component of the broader timepiece manufacturing sector, which plays a significant role in the global economy. Watch movements are the heart of any timepiece, responsible for the accurate tracking and display of time. The trade in these specialized components is essential for the production and distribution of watches worldwide.
Production process
The production of watch movements involves a complex series of precision engineering techniques. Key steps include the fabrication of individual components such as the mainspring, gears, and escapement mechanism, followed by the careful assembly and adjustment of these parts into a fully functional movement. Advanced automation and quality control measures are employed to ensure the consistency and reliability of the final product.
Production inputs
The manufacture of watch movements requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-precision metal alloys, jewel bearings, and specialized tools and machinery. Access to a skilled workforce with expertise in horology and micromechanics is also a critical input for this industry. Additionally, the industry relies on a robust supply chain of component suppliers and logistical networks to source materials and distribute finished movements globally.
Production outputs
The primary output of hs code 9108 is complete and assembled watch movements, which are then incorporated into a wide range of timepieces, from basic analog watches to high-end mechanical chronographs. These movements may be exported to 9101 Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, 9102 Clocks with watch movements, and 9103 Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels.
Family tree for watch movements; complete and assembled
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/91'>91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9108'>9108: Watch movements; complete and assembled</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9101'>9101: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches; with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9102'>9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9103'>9103: Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9104'>9104: Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9105'>9105: Clocks, other, n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9106'>9106: Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9107'>9107: Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9109'>9109: Clock movements; complete and assembled</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9110'>9110: Watch or clock movements, complete, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch or clock movements, assembled; rough watch or clock movements</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9111'>9111: Watch cases and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9112'>9112: Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapter and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9113'>9113: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9114'>9114: Clock or watch parts; n.e.c. in chapter 91</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/910811'>910811: Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, with mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/910812'>910812: Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, with opto-electronic display</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/910819'>910819: Watch movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated, by means of solar cells, without mechanical display or device including such or opto-electronic display</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/910820'>910820: Watch movements; complete and assembled, with automatic winding</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/910890'>910890: Watch movements; complete and assembled, not automatic winding or electrically operated</a>"]
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