9101.21.80Wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility
Also written 91012180
HTS Code 9101.21.80 covers any article best defined as Optical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories ThereofClocks and watches and parts thereofWrist watches, pocket watches and other watches, including stop watches, with case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal:Other wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility:With automatic winding:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from China pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
Estimated Duty on 9101.21.80
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 6, 2026 · 1,000 units
- Total duty
- 40.5%
- $4,050.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,097.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty20.5%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 9101.21.80
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- $5.75 each + 45% on the case +80% on the strap, band or bracelet
- China$1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 20%
- Mexico$1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10%
- Canada$1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10%
- Vietnam$1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 12.5%
- Germany$1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9101.21.80 From
In 2025 the US imported $40M of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80 and related codes), down 63% on 2024, mostly from Switzerland (96%), Japan (1%) and Germany (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $38M | 96% | 63% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Japan | $346K | 1% | 8% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Germany | $235K | 1% | 84% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| France | $228K | 1% | 29% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Italy | $134K | 0% | 1% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 0% | 63% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| China | $86K | 0% | 49% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 20% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 0% | 207% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Belgium | $57K | 0% | 1325% | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Denmark | $54K | 0% | New | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 9101.21.80 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from China pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 20% |
| Mexico | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 12.5% |
| Germany | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Japan | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| South Korea | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet12.5% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| India | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| Ireland | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Italy | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Switzerland | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Thailand | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 12.5% |
| Malaysia | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| France | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet | None | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| Indonesia | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| Brazil | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 37.5% |
| Bangladesh | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
| Cambodia | $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet |
| $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet + 10% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from China pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Mexico pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Canada pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Vietnam pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Germany pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Japan pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from South Korea pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Taiwan pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from India pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Ireland pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Italy pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Switzerland pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Thailand pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Malaysia pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from United Kingdom pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from France pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Indonesia pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Brazil pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 37.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Bangladesh pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Cambodia pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 6, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 9101.21.80 cover?
HTS code 9101.21.80 covers wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (Other), classified under Chapter 91 (Clocks and watches and parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet.
What is the US tariff on wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from China?
As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from China pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 20% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Vietnam pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 12.5% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Mexico?
As of Nov 6, 2026, US imports of wrist watches, whether or not incorporating a stop watch facility (HTS 9101.21.80) from Mexico pay the $1.61 each + 4.4% on the case and strap, band or bracelet base rate plus 10% in additional tariffs: Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 9101.21.80, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 91, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 18 notes, printed with Chapter 90 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 11 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 9101.21.80
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country