Clock movements; complete and assembled
HS v2022 Code: 9109
About clock movements; complete and assembled
HS code 9109 covers the import and export of complete and assembled clock movements, which are the internal mechanisms that power clocks and watches. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader timepiece and horological sector, providing the essential components that enable the accurate and reliable measurement of time. Clock movements are a fundamental part of a wide range of products, from traditional analog wall clocks to modern digital timepieces, making this industry an important contributor to the global economy.
Production process
The production of clock movements typically involves a series of precision engineering and assembly processes. Key steps include the manufacture of individual components such as gears, springs, and escapement mechanisms, followed by the careful assembly and adjustment of these parts into a complete, functioning movement. Advanced techniques like computer-controlled machining and automated assembly lines are often employed to ensure consistency and efficiency in the production of clock movements.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the clock movement industry include a variety of metals, such as brass, steel, and jewels, which are used to produce the intricate components that make up the movement. Specialized tools and machinery, such as precision lathes, milling machines, and assembly workstations, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, skilled technicians and engineers are needed to design, engineer, and assemble the clock movements to exacting standards.
Production outputs
The primary output of the clock movement industry is, of course, the complete and assembled clock movements themselves. These movements are then incorporated into a wide range of timepiece products, including 9101 Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, 9102 Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9101, and 9103 Alarm clocks and wall clocks, among others. The clock movement industry is a crucial supplier to these downstream industries, enabling the production of a diverse array of timekeeping devices.
Family tree for clock movements; complete and assembled
graph LR
A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/91'>91: Clocks and watches and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9109'>9109: Clock movements; complete and assembled</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9101'>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/v2022/9102'>9102: Wrist-watches, pocket-watches, stop-watches and other watches, other than those of heading no. 9101</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9103'>9103: Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9104'>9104: Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9105'>9105: Clocks, other, n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9106'>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/v2022/9107'>9107: Time switches; with clock, watch movement or synchronous motor</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9108'>9108: Watch movements; complete and assembled</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9110'>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/v2022/9111'>9111: Watch cases and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9112'>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/v2022/9113'>9113: Watch straps, watch bands, watch bracelets and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9114'>9114: Clock or watch parts; n.e.c. in chapter 91</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910910'>910910: Clock movements; complete and assembled, electrically operated</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/910990'>910990: Clock movements; complete and assembled, other than electrically operated</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 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