HTS Code · Chapter 91 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

9108.12.00Electrically operated

Also written 91081200

HTS Code 9108.12.00 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 thereofWatch movements, complete and assembled:Electrically operated:With opto-electronic display only in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 9108.12.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 17.3% to 19.8%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 9108.12.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 19.8%; $1,980.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 20.27%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $12,027.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty7.3%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 9108.12.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPERSSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 35%

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China19.8%
Mexico17.3%
Canada17.3%
Vietnam19.8%
Germany10%

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 9108.12.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from China pay 19.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

19.8%

Base rate plus 1 additional tariff

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	19.8%
Mexico	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	17.3%0% with USMCA
Canada	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	17.3%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	19.8%
Germany	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor2.7%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.2%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.2%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor2.7%9903.05.76	10%
India	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	17.3%
Ireland	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor2.7%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor2.7%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.2%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	19.8%
Malaysia	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	17.3%
United Kingdom	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	17.3%
France	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor2.7%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	17.3%
Brazil	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	44.8%
Bangladesh	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	17.3%
Cambodia	3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	17.3%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from China pay 19.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Mexico pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Canada pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Vietnam pay 19.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.7%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.2%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.2%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.7%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from India pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.7%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.7%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.2%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Thailand pay 19.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Malaysia pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from United Kingdom pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (2.7%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Indonesia pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Brazil pay 44.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Bangladesh pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Cambodia pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 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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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9108.12.00.

Section 18 NotesOptical, Photographic, Cinematographic, Measuring, Checking, Precision, Medical or Surgical Instruments and Apparatus; Clocks and Watches; Musical Instruments; Parts and Accessories Thereof Chapter 91 NotesClocks and watches and parts thereof

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What does HTS code 9108.12.00 cover?

HTS code 9108.12.00 covers electrically operated (With opto-electronic display only), classified under Chapter 91 (Clocks and watches and parts thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery.

What is the US tariff on electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Vietnam pay 19.8% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of electrically operated (HTS 9108.12.00) from Mexico pay 17.3% in duties: the 3.1% on the movement + 4.2% on the battery base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9108.12.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9108.12.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

Sources

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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.