Heading 9103

HTS code 9103 — Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104

Chapter
91 — Clocks and watches
Tariff lines
4
General duty
Duty rates vary by line — 4 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 9103

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
9103.10.20With opto-electronic display only (Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104 > Electrically operated)2.6% on the movement and case + 3.6% on the battery—
9103.10.40Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement (Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104 > Electrically operated > Other)24¢ each + 4.5% on the case + 3.5% on the battery—
9103.10.80Other (Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104 > Electrically operated > Other)48¢ each + 4.6% on the case + 3.5% on the battery—
9103.90.00Other (Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104)24¢ each + 4.6% on the case—

Documents required to import under 9103

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 9103?
HTS heading 9103 covers clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104. It sits in Chapter 91 (clocks and watches) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9103?
Duty rates vary by line — 4 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 9103 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 91