Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding

HS v2022 Code: 910221

About wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding

HS code 910221 covers the import and export of wrist-watches with automatic winding mechanisms. This is a significant industry within the broader timepiece and luxury goods sectors, catering to consumer demand for high-quality, precision-engineered watches. Automatic wrist-watches are prized for their self-winding capabilities, eliminating the need for manual winding and providing a convenient and reliable timekeeping solution. The global trade in these products plays an important role in international commerce and reflects the continued popularity of mechanical watches as both functional accessories and status symbols.

Production process

The production of automatic wrist-watches involves several key steps. First, the watch movement, which contains the self-winding mechanism, is assembled. This involves the precise installation of components like the mainspring, gears, and oscillating rotor. The watch case, made from materials like stainless steel or precious metals, is then constructed to house the movement. Finally, the dial, hands, and other decorative elements are added to create the complete timepiece. Quality control and testing are critical throughout the manufacturing process to ensure the watch's accuracy and durability.

Production inputs

The production of HS code 910221 wrist-watches requires a range of specialized inputs. High-quality metals like stainless steel, gold, and platinum are needed for the watch case and other components. Precision mechanical parts, such as jewel bearings and mainsprings, are essential for the watch movement. Specialized tools and equipment, including CNC machines and assembly workstations, are used in the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled watchmakers and technicians are required to assemble and test the final products.

Production outputs

Wrist-watches classified under HS code 910221 are primarily consumed by the retail and luxury goods sectors. These watches are often sold through authorized dealers, high-end department stores, and online marketplaces. The output of this industry may also be used as inputs for other related HS codes, such as 910111 Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal and 910112 Wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop-watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.

Revisions to 910221

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 910221. The most recent 1 version of this code (910221) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 910221.

Family tree for wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/91'>91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9102'>9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910221'>910221: Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with automatic winding</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910211'>910211: Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with mechanical display only</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910212'>910212: Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) with opto-electronic display only</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910219'>910219: Wrist-watches; electrically operated, with or without a stop-watch, (other than those of heading no. 9101) without mechanical or opto-electronic display</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910229'>910229: Wrist-watches; whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, with other than automatic winding</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910291'>910291: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, electrically operated</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910299'>910299: Pocket watches and other watches, including stop-watches; (excluding wrist-watches), other than those of heading no. 9101, other than electrically operated</a>"]

    

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