Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof
HS v2017 Code: 9113
About watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof
hs code 9113 covers a diverse range of products related to the watch industry, including watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and their component parts. These accessories play a crucial role in the overall aesthetics and functionality of watches, catering to the preferences and needs of watch enthusiasts and fashion-conscious consumers alike. As an integral part of the broader 9101 Watches and clocks industry, the 9113 product category contributes to the global trade and economic activity surrounding the watch and jewelry sectors.
Production process
The production of watch straps, bands, and bracelets typically involves a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing techniques. Artisanal workshops and small-scale producers may utilize manual processes such as cutting, stitching, and finishing leather or fabric materials. Larger manufacturers, on the other hand, often employ automated machinery and specialized equipment to ensure consistent quality and efficient mass production. The choice of materials, ranging from leather and metal to synthetic composites, and the application of various finishing techniques, such as embossing, plating, and polishing, all contribute to the diverse range of products within the 9113 category.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of watch accessories under hs code 9113 include a variety of raw materials, such as leather, textiles, metals, and plastics. Specialized tools and machinery, including cutting, stitching, and assembly equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled labor, particularly in the areas of design, craftsmanship, and quality control, plays a crucial role in the production of high-quality watch straps, bands, and bracelets.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the 9113 industry are the watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and their component parts. These products are then consumed by the 9101 Watches and clocks industry, where they are used to complement and enhance the overall design and functionality of watches. Additionally, the 9113 category may also contribute to the 4203 Articles of leather or composition leather industry, as some watch accessories may be made from leather or leather-like materials.
Family tree for watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/91'>91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9113'>9113: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof</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/v2017/9108'>9108: Watch movements; complete and assembled</a>"] A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9109'>9109: Clock movements; complete and assembled</a>"] A --> L["<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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9111'>9111: Watch cases and parts thereof</a>"] A --> N["<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 --> 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/v2017/911310'>911310: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal</a>"] B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/911320'>911320: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated</a>"] B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/911390'>911390: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets, and parts thereof; n.e.c. in heading no. 9113</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class P level6 class Q level6 class R level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight