Chapter 91 covers clocks and watches and their parts, including watches, pocket watches, alarm clocks, wall clocks and other timepieces, as well as special parts such as watch cases, watch straps and watch movements. This chapter is divided into two headings: 9101-9102 for complete clocks and watches, and 9103-9114 for clock and watch parts and accessories. As an important accessory of clocks and watches, the material and use of watch straps directly affect classification. Heading 9113 specifically covers watch straps of various materials and their parts, including metal watch straps, leather watch straps, plastic watch straps, textile watch straps, etc., whether or not connected to the watch case. However, note that this heading only includes watch straps specially designed for or mainly used with clocks and watches; ordinary bracelets or decorative chains are not classified here. The first 2 digits 91 represent Chapter 91, clocks and watches and their parts; the 3rd-4th digits 13 represent heading 9113, watch straps and their parts; the 5th-6th digits 10 represent subheading 9113.10, namely metal watch straps. Therefore, 911310 in full means: metal watch straps and their parts specially designed for clocks and watches. If the watch strap is of precious metal or clad with precious metal, it is classified under 9113.10, but attention must be paid to distinguishing it from 7113 jewelry. This product is a vehicle-mounted metal watch strap. Although it is used for a vehicle-mounted clock, the vehicle-mounted clock belongs to clocks and watches (usually classified under 9105 or other clock and watch headings), and its specially designed metal watch strap conforms to the description of 9113.10. It is not classified under 9113.90 (watch straps of other materials) because the material is metal; it is not classified under 7326 (other articles of iron or steel) because it is specially designed for clocks and watches; it is not classified under 8708 (parts of motor vehicles) because it is not a functional component of a vehicle.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity should be accurately described as "vehicle-mounted metal watch strap" or "metal watch strap (for vehicle-mounted clocks)". Material: Specify in detail the type of metal, such as stainless steel, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, etc., and indicate if it is precious metal. Use: Clearly specify that it is specially designed for vehicle-mounted clocks, such as "used for fixing or decorating vehicle-mounted clocks". Brand: Fill in the watch strap brand or clock brand; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the model or item number of the watch strap for easy identification. Whether connected to the watch case: Indicate whether the watch strap is already installed on the watch case; if declared separately, note this. Length: The total length of the watch strap, expressed in centimeters or millimeters. Customs declaration example: Product name: Vehicle-mounted metal watch strap Material: Stainless steel Use: Specially designed for vehicle-mounted clocks Brand: No brand Model: MT-2024 Whether connected to the watch case: No Length: 25 cm HS code: 91131000 Quantity: 1000 pieces Remarks: This watch strap is made of metal, specially designed for vehicle-mounted clocks, and is not assembled with a watch case. Mistakenly classifying vehicle-mounted watch straps under 8708 (parts of motor vehicles) because they are related to vehicles, but they are actually clock and watch accessories. If the watch strap contains precious metal, it is necessary to confirm whether it should be classified under 7113, but 9113.10 takes precedence over 7113 when specially designed for clocks and watches. Failure to distinguish metal watch straps from watch straps of other materials, incorrectly classifying them under 9113.90.

The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the commodity is specially designed for or mainly used with clocks and watches; 2) whether the material is metal; 3) whether it belongs to watch straps and their parts. Although the vehicle-mounted metal watch strap is used in a vehicle environment, it is essentially a clock and watch accessory and is made of metal, so it conforms to 9113.10. If the watch strap and the clock are declared together as one unit, it may be classified as a complete clock or watch, but if declared separately, it is classified under 9113. 911390 Watch straps of other materials: The material is non-metal, such as leather, plastic, textile, etc., classified under 9113.90, while metal watch straps are classified under 9113.10. 7113 Jewelry of precious metal or clad with precious metal: If the watch strap is made of precious metal and is not specially designed for clocks and watches, it may be classified under 7113, but precious metal watch straps specially designed for clocks and watches are still classified under 9113.10. 7326 Other articles of iron or steel: Metal chains or decorative articles not specially designed for clocks and watches are classified under 7326, while watch straps specially designed for clocks and watches are classified under 9113. 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles: Although vehicle-mounted watch straps are used in vehicles, they are not functional components of vehicles and are not classified under 8708, but under 9113. Is it specially designed for clocks and watches? Is the material metal? Is it declared separately? Does it contain precious metal? Is it connected to the watch case?

Why is a vehicle-mounted metal watch strap classified under 911310 instead of 8708? Because 8708 is for motor vehicle parts used for vehicle driving functions, while a vehicle-mounted watch strap is a clock and watch accessory used to fix or decorate a vehicle-mounted clock, belonging to clock and watch parts, and therefore classified under 9113. If the watch strap is made of precious metal, is it still classified under 911310? Yes, as long as it is specially designed for clocks and watches, even precious metal is classified under 9113.10, but if it also meets the definition of 7113 jewelry and is not specially designed for clocks and watches, it is classified under 7113. How is a metal watch strap imported together with a watch case classified? If it has been assembled into a complete clock or watch, it is classified as a clock or watch (such as 9105); if declared separately, the watch strap is classified under 9113 and the watch case under 9112. How can I check the tax rate for 911310? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or tools such as Guileitong. Tax rates may change, and the latest announcement shall prevail. How should the material be described in detail when declaring? The specific metal should be indicated, such as stainless steel, copper alloy, etc. If it is precious metal, the type (such as gold, silver) and purity should be indicated. Does the length of the watch strap affect classification? Length does not affect classification, but it must be provided at declaration so that customs can confirm the characteristics of the commodity. If the watch strap is used for a smartwatch, is it classified under 911310? Smartwatches are usually classified under 8517. If their watch straps are specially designed for smartwatches, they may be classified with the main unit, but if declared separately and made of metal, they may still be classified under 9113. What is the difference between 911310 and 911320? 911310 is metal watch straps, and 911320 is watch straps of precious metal or clad with precious metal, but according to HS notes, 9113.10 includes all metal watch straps, including precious metal, so 911320 is no longer used.