Section 18: Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments; Clocks
Chapter 91: Chapter 91
224 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9101 | Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal... | — |
| 9101.11 | With mechanical display only: | — |
| 9101.11.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | 51¢ each + 6.25% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9101.11.80 | Other | 87¢ each + 6.25% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9101.19 | Other: | — |
| 9101.19.20 | With opto-electronic display only. | Free |
| 9101.19.40 | Other, having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | 41¢ each + 5% on case and strap, band or bracelet + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9101.19.80 | Other | 61¢ each + 4.4% on case and strap, band or bracelet + 3.7% on the battery |
| 9101.21 | With automatic winding: | — |
| 9101.21.10 | Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | 3.1% |
| 9101.21.30 | Other | 3.1% |
| 9101.21.50 | Other | Free |
| 9101.21.80 | Other | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29 | Other: | — |
| 9101.29.10 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | 40¢ each + 5% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29.20 | Having over 1 jewel but not over 7 jewels in the movement | 61¢ each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29.30 | With movement measuring not over 15.2 mm | $2.28 each + 5% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29.40 | With movement measuring over 15.2 mm | $1.92 each + 5% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29.50 | With movement valued over $15 each | 90¢ each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| 9101.29.70 | Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | 3.1% |
| 9101.29.80 | Other | 3.1% |
| 9101.29.90 | Other | Free |
| 9101.91 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9101.91.20 | With opto-electronic display only | Free |
| 9101.91.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | Free |
| 9101.91.80 | Other | Free |
| 9101.99 | Other: | — |
| 9101.99.20 | Having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement | Free |
| 9101.99.40 | With movement valued not over $15 each | 98¢ each + 3% on the case |
| 9101.99.60 | With movement valued over $15 each | Free |
| 9101.99.80 | Having over 17 jewels in the movement | Free |
| 9102 | Wrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading... | — |
| 9102.11 | With mechanical display only: | — |
| 9102.11.10 | With gold- or silver-plated case | 44¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.25 | Other | 40¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.30 | With gold- or silver-plated case | 44¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.45 | Other | 40¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.50 | With gold- or silver-plated case | 80¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.65 | Other | 76¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.70 | With gold- or silver-plated case | 80¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.11.95 | Other | 76¢ each + 8.5% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.12 | With opto-electronic display only: | — |
| 9102.12.20 | Of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated | Free |
| 9102.12.40 | Other | Free |
| 9102.12.80 | Other | Free |
| 9102.19 | Other: | — |
| 9102.19.20 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold-or silver-pla... | 32¢ each + 4.8% on the case + 11% on the strap, band or bracelet + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9102.19.40 | Other | 32¢ each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9102.19.60 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold-or silver-pla... | 57¢ each + 4.5% on the case + 10.6% on the strap, band or bracelet + 4% on the battery |
| 9102.19.80 | Other | 57¢ each + 4.5% on the case + 2.1% on the strap, band or bracelet + 4% on the battery |
| 9102.21 | With automatic winding: | — |
| 9102.21.10 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-pl... | 75¢ each + 6% on the case + 14% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.25 | Other | 75¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.30 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-pl... | $1.75 each + 4.8% on the case + 11.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.50 | Other | $1.75 each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.70 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-pl... | $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 9.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.21.90 | Other | $1.53 each + 4.2% on the case + 2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29 | Other: | — |
| 9102.29.02 | Straps, bands or bracelets entered with watches of subheading 9102.29.04 and classifiable therewith ... | 14% |
| 9102.29.04 | Other | 40¢ each + 6% on the case |
| 9102.29.10 | Other | 40¢ each + 6% on the case + 2.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.15 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-pl... | 58¢ each + 4.6% on the case + 10.6% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.20 | Other | 56¢ each + 4.4% on the case + 2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.25 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver- p... | $2.19 each + 4.8% on the case + 11.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.30 | Other | $2.19 each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.35 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver- p... | $1.61 each + 4.2% on the case + 9.8% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.40 | Other | $1.83 each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.45 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-pl... | 93¢ each + 4.8% on the case + 11.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.50 | Other | 93¢ each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.55 | With strap, band or bracelet of textile material or of base metal, whether or not gold-or silver-pla... | $1.55 each + 4.2% on the case + 9.9% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.29.60 | Other | $1.75 each + 4.8% on the case + 2.2% on the strap, band or bracelet |
| 9102.91 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9102.91.20 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.91.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | 40¢ each + 6% on the case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.91.80 | Other | 76¢ each + 6% on the case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9102.99 | Other: | — |
| 9102.99.20 | Having no jewels or not over 7 jewels in the movement | 20¢ each + 3% on the case |
| 9102.99.40 | With movement valued not over $15 each | 92¢ each + 3% on the case |
| 9102.99.60 | With movement valued over $15 each | $1.16 each + 6% on the case |
| 9102.99.80 | Having over 17 jewels in the movement | $2.19 each + 6% on the case |
| 9103 | Clocks with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading 9104: | — |
| 9103.10 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9103.10.20 | With opto-electronic display only | 2.6% on the movement and case + 3.6% on the battery |
| 9103.10.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel in the movement | 24¢ each + 4.5% on the case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9103.10.80 | Other | 48¢ each + 4.6% on the case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9103.90.00 | Other | 24¢ each + 4.6% on the case |
| 9104.00 | Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels: | — |
| 9104.00.05 | With opto-electronic display only | 2.6% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9104.00.10 | Electric (including battery operated) | 20¢ each + 4.3% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9104.00.20 | Other | 30¢ each + 6.4% |
| 9104.00.25 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9104.00.30 | Electric (including battery operated) | 30¢ each + 4.3% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9104.00.40 | Other | 30¢ each + 4.3% |
| 9104.00.45 | With opto-electronic display only | 2.6% on the movement and case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9104.00.50 | Electric (including battery operated) | 20¢ each + 4.6% on the case + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9104.00.60 | Other | 19¢ each + 4.5% on the case |
| 9105 | Other clocks: | — |
| 9105.11 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9105.11.40 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement and case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.11.80 | Other | 30¢ each + 6.9% on the case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.19 | Other: | — |
| 9105.19.10 | Not constructed or designed to operate for over 47 hours without rewinding | 30¢ each + 6.9% on the case |
| 9105.19.20 | Having no jewels or only one jewel | 60¢ each + 6.9% on the case |
| 9105.19.30 | Having over one jewel | 43¢ each + 2.8¢/jewel over 7 + 3.7% on the case |
| 9105.19.40 | Valued not over $5 each | 15¢ each + 6.4% |
| 9105.19.50 | Valued over $5 each | 23¢ each + 3.2% |
| 9105.21 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9105.21.40 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement and case+ 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.21.80 | Other | 30¢ each + 6.9% on the case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.29 | Other: | — |
| 9105.29.10 | Not constructed or designed to operate for over 47 hours without rewinding | 20¢ each + 4.6% on the case |
| 9105.29.20 | Having no jewels or only one jewel | 40¢ each + 4.6% on the case |
| 9105.29.30 | Having over one jewel | 57¢ each + 3.7¢/jewel over 7 + 4.9% on the case |
| 9105.29.40 | Valued not over $5 each | 15¢ each + 6.4% |
| 9105.29.50 | Valued over $5 each | 30¢ each + 4.3% |
| 9105.91 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9105.91.40 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement and case+ 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.91.80 | Other | 30¢ each + 6.9% on the case + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9105.99 | Other: | — |
| 9105.99.10 | Standard marine chronometers having spring-detent escapements | 17¢ each + 2.5% + 1¢/jewel |
| 9105.99.20 | Not constructed or designed to operate for over 47 hours without rewinding | Free |
| 9105.99.30 | Having no jewels or only one jewel | Free |
| 9105.99.40 | Having over one jewel | Free |
| 9105.99.50 | Valued not over $5 each | 7.5¢ each + 3.2% |
| 9105.99.60 | Valued over $5 each | 23¢ each + 3.2% |
| 9106 | Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating inter... | — |
| 9106.10.00 | Time registers; time-recorders | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel |
| 9106.90 | Other: | — |
| 9106.90.20 | Parking meters | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.40 | Time locks valued over $10 each | 36¢ each + 5.6% + 2¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.55 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the apparatus + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9106.90.65 | Other | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel |
| 9106.90.75 | Apparatus for measuring, recording or otherwise indicating intervals of time, with clock or watch mo... | 3.9% |
| 9106.90.85 | Other | 15¢ each + 2.3% + 0.8¢/jewel |
| 9107.00 | Time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor: | — |
| 9107.00.40 | Valued not over $5 each | 15¢ each + 4% + 2.5¢/jewel |
| 9107.00.80 | Valued over $5 each | 45¢ each + 6.4% + 2.5¢/jewel |
| 9108 | Watch movements, complete and assembled: | — |
| 9108.11 | With mechanical display only or with a device to which a mechanical display can be incorporated: | — |
| 9108.11.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel | 36¢ each + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9108.11.80 | Other | 72¢ each + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9108.12.00 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9108.19 | Other: | — |
| 9108.19.40 | Having no jewels or only one jewel | 28¢ each + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9108.19.80 | Other | 53¢ each + 3.9% on the battery |
| 9108.20 | With automatic winding: | — |
| 9108.20.40 | Having over 17 jewels | Free |
| 9108.20.80 | Other | Free |
| 9108.90 | Other: | — |
| 9108.90.10 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | 29¢ each |
| 9108.90.20 | Other | 25¢ each |
| 9108.90.30 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | 57¢ each |
| 9108.90.40 | Other | 25¢ each |
| 9108.90.50 | Measuring not over 15.2 mm | $2.16 each |
| 9108.90.60 | Measuring over 15.2 mm | $1.80 each |
| 9108.90.70 | Valued over $15 each | 90¢ each |
| 9108.90.80 | Valued not over $15 each | $1.44 each |
| 9108.90.85 | Valued over $15 each | Free |
| 9108.90.90 | Measuring 33.8 mm or less | $1.50 each |
| 9108.90.95 | Other | $1.72 each |
| 9109 | Clock movements, complete and assembled: | — |
| 9109.10 | Electrically operated: | — |
| 9109.10.10 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9109.10.20 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter | 30¢ each + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9109.10.30 | Valued not over $5 each | 7.5¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery |
| 9109.10.40 | Valued over $5 each | 22¢ each + 3.2% on the movement + 2.6% on the battery |
| 9109.10.50 | With opto-electronic display only | 3.9% on the movement + 5.3% on the battery |
| 9109.10.60 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter | 20¢ each + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9109.10.70 | Valued not over $5 each | 12¢ each + 5.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery |
| 9109.10.80 | Valued over $5 each | 30¢ each + 4.3% on the movement + 3.5% on the battery |
| 9109.90 | Other: | — |
| 9109.90.20 | Measuring not over 50 mm in width or diameter | 20¢ each |
| 9109.90.40 | Valued not over $5 each | 15¢ each + 6.4% |
| 9109.90.60 | Valued over $5 each | 30¢ each + 4.3% |
| 9110 | Complete watch or clock movements, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets); incomplete watch... | — |
| 9110.11.00 | Complete movements, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets) | The rate applicable to the complete, assembled movement |
| 9110.12.00 | Incomplete movements, assembled | 9% |
| 9110.19.00 | Rough movements | 9% |
| 9110.90 | Other: | — |
| 9110.90.20 | Complete movements, unassembled or partly assembled (movement sets) | The rate applicable to the complete, assembled movement |
| 9110.90.40 | Consisting of two or more pieces or parts fastened or joined together | 4.3% + 1.7¢/jewel + 0.2¢ for each other piece or part, but if consisting in part of a plate or a set of plates the total duty shall not exceed the duty for the complete movement |
| 9110.90.60 | Other | 4.2% |
| 9111 | Watch cases and parts thereof: | — |
| 9111.10.00 | Cases of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 12¢ each + 4.8% |
| 9111.20 | Cases of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated: | — |
| 9111.20.20 | Gold- or silver-plated | 7¢ each + 5.4% |
| 9111.20.40 | Other | 3.6¢ each + 7.6% |
| 9111.80.00 | Other cases | 3.6¢ each + 7.6% |
| 9111.90 | Parts: | — |
| 9111.90.40 | Of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 6.4% |
| 9111.90.50 | Bezels, backs and centers | 1.6¢ each + 6.8% |
| 9111.90.70 | Other | 6.4% |
| 9112 | Clock cases and cases of a similar type for other goods of this chapter, and parts thereof: | — |
| 9112.20 | Cases: | — |
| 9112.20.40 | Cases of metal | 3.5% |
| 9112.20.80 | Other cases | 5.5% |
| 9112.90.00 | Parts | 5.5% |
| 9113 | Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof: | — |
| 9113.10.00 | Of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | 4.5% |
| 9113.20 | Of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated: | — |
| 9113.20.20 | Valued not over $5 per dozen | 11.2% |
| 9113.20.40 | Valued over $5 per dozen | 11.2% |
| 9113.20.60 | Of watch bracelets, valued not over $12 per dozen | 8.8% |
| 9113.20.90 | Other | 8.8% |
| 9113.90 | Other: | — |
| 9113.90.40 | Of textile material | 7.2% |
| 9113.90.80 | Other | 1.8% |
| 9114 | Other clock or watch parts: | — |
| 9114.30 | Dials: | — |
| 9114.30.40 | Not exceeding 50 mm in width | 0.4¢ each + 7.2% |
| 9114.30.80 | Exceeding 50 mm in width | 4.4% |
| 9114.40 | Plates and bridges: | — |
| 9114.40.20 | Watch movement bottom or pillar plates or their equivalent | 12¢ each |
| 9114.40.40 | Any plate, or set of plates, suitable for assembling thereon a clock movement | 10¢ each |
| 9114.40.60 | For watches | 7.3% |
| 9114.40.80 | Other | 4.2% |
| 9114.90 | Other: | — |
| 9114.90.10 | Jewels | Free |
| 9114.90.15 | For watch movements | 7.2% |
| 9114.90.30 | For clock movements | 6% + 2.3¢/jewel + 0.2¢ for each other piece or part, but if consisting in part of a plate or a set of plates the total duty shall not exceed the duty for the complete movement |
| 9114.90.34 | For watches | 7.3% |
| 9114.90.38 | Other | 4.2% |
| 9114.90.40 | For watches | 8.8% |
| 9114.90.50 | Other | 4.2% |
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Chapter 91 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 91?▶
Chapter 91 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 91. It contains 224 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 91?▶
Chapter 91 contains 224 tariff codes, of which 174 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 19 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 91 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 91 (Chapter 91) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.