Chapter 91 covers clocks and watches and their parts, including timepieces, clocks, watches, watch straps and their parts. The core characteristic of this chapter is that the goods have a timekeeping function or are dedicated accessories for timepieces. Although car watch straps are used in an automotive environment, because they are essentially wearing accessories for watches, they are classified in this chapter. Note that this chapter does not include purely decorative items or strap-type goods for non-timekeeping uses. Heading 9113 covers watch straps and their parts, including watch straps, watch chains, watch bracelets and their parts made of various materials (such as leather, metal, plastic, textile). This heading includes both finished watch straps and semi-finished or unfinished articles, provided they have the essential character of a watch strap. However, it does not include precious metal watch straps presented separately (classified in Chapter 71) or watch straps as toy accessories. The first 2 digits "91" represent Chapter 91 (clocks and watches and their parts), covering all timepieces and dedicated accessories. The 3rd-4th digits "13" represent heading 9113 (watch straps and their parts), specifically including watch straps of various materials and uses. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 911390, namely "other watch straps", used to cover watch straps not listed in subheading 911310 (of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal) and 911320 (of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated). Therefore, 911390 specifically refers to watch straps of materials other than precious metals and base metals, such as leather, plastic, textile, rubber, etc. Although car watch straps have a special use scenario, their function is still to secure a watch to the wrist or a mount, and they are essentially watch accessories. Since the material is usually leather, silicone or textile, and they are not watch straps of precious metal or base metal, they are classified under 911390 "other watch straps". If the watch strap is presented together with the watch, it should be classified as a watch; if presented separately, it should be classified as a watch strap.
Chapter
Chapter 91 covers clocks and watches and their parts, including timepieces, clocks, watches, watch straps and their parts. The core characteristic of this chapter is that the goods have a timekeeping function or are dedicated accessories for timepieces. Although car watch straps are used in an automotive environment, because they are essentially wearing accessories for watches, they are classified in this chapter. Note that this chapter does not include purely decorative items or strap-type goods for non-timekeeping uses.
Heading
Heading 9113 covers watch straps and their parts, including watch straps, watch chains, watch bracelets and their parts made of various materials (such as leather, metal, plastic, textile). This heading includes both finished watch straps and semi-finished or unfinished articles, provided they have the essential character of a watch strap. However, it does not include precious metal watch straps presented separately (classified in Chapter 71) or watch straps as toy accessories.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "91" represent Chapter 91 (clocks and watches and their parts), covering all timepieces and dedicated accessories. The 3rd-4th digits "13" represent heading 9113 (watch straps and their parts), specifically including watch straps of various materials and uses. The 5th-6th digits "90" represent subheading 911390, namely "other watch straps", used to cover watch straps not listed in subheading 911310 (of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal) and 911320 (of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated). Therefore, 911390 specifically refers to watch straps of materials other than precious metals and base metals, such as leather, plastic, textile, rubber, etc.
Classification Basis
Although car watch straps have a special use scenario, their function is still to secure a watch to the wrist or a mount, and they are essentially watch accessories. Since the material is usually leather, silicone or textile, and they are not watch straps of precious metal or base metal, they are classified under 911390 "other watch straps". If the watch strap is presented together with the watch, it should be classified as a watch; if presented separately, it should be classified as a watch strap.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include material, use and the words "watch strap", such as "silicone car watch strap". Material: Detailed description of the main material of the watch strap, such as leather, silicone, nylon, plastic, etc., and whether it contains precious metal or base metal. Brand: Fill in the brand name of the watch strap (if any); if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded". Model: Fill in the model or item number of the watch strap to facilitate identification of the specific style. Use: Explain the specific use of the watch strap, such as "car watch fixation", "smart watch replacement strap", etc. Whether in a set or declared separately: Indicate whether the watch strap is declared together with the watch; if declared separately, it is classified under this code. Packaging specifications: Fill in the packaging method of the watch strap, such as "individually packed in plastic bag", "packed in paper box", etc. Product name: silicone car watch strap; Material: silicone (not containing precious metal); Brand: unbranded; Model: CS-2024; Use: used to fix a smart watch on a car steering wheel; Whether in a set: declared separately; Packaging specifications: individually packed in plastic bag. Mistakenly declaring the watch strap together with the watch; they should be classified separately, with the watch under 9102 and the watch strap under 9113. False material declaration, such as reporting silicone as rubber, affecting subheading determination. Ignoring brand declaration, which may lead to intellectual property infringement risks.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should include material, use and the words "watch strap", such as "silicone car watch strap".
⚠️ Writing only "watch strap" without indicating material or use, leading to classification disputes.
Material
Detailed description of the main material of the watch strap, such as leather, silicone, nylon, plastic, etc., and whether it contains precious metal or base metal.
⚠️ Misreporting silicone as rubber, or misreporting alloy as precious metal.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the watch strap (if any); if there is no brand, fill in "unbranded".
⚠️ Ignoring brand declaration, leading to intellectual property issues.
Model
Fill in the model or item number of the watch strap to facilitate identification of the specific style.
⚠️ The model does not match the actual goods, affecting customs inspection.
Use
Explain the specific use of the watch strap, such as "car watch fixation", "smart watch replacement strap", etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "for watches", without reflecting the car-specific feature.
Whether in a set or declared separately
Indicate whether the watch strap is declared together with the watch; if declared separately, it is classified under this code.
⚠️ Misreporting a watch set as a separate watch strap, leading to classification errors.
Packaging specifications
Fill in the packaging method of the watch strap, such as "individually packed in plastic bag", "packed in paper box", etc.
⚠️ Packaging specifications do not match the declaration, affecting inspection.
Example： Product name: silicone car watch strap; Material: silicone (not containing precious metal); Brand: unbranded; Model: CS-2024; Use: used to fix a smart watch on a car steering wheel; Whether in a set: declared separately; Packaging specifications: individually packed in plastic bag.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly declaring the watch strap together with the watch; they should be classified separately, with the watch under 9102 and the watch strap under 9113.
False material declaration, such as reporting silicone as rubber, affecting subheading determination.
Ignoring brand declaration, which may lead to intellectual property infringement risks.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the notes to Chapter 91 of the Import and Export Tariff and the text of heading 9113. The watch strap must be a dedicated accessory for watches, and the material must not be precious metal or base metal. If the watch strap contains precious metal, it is classified under 911310; if made of base metal, it is classified under 911320; other materials are classified under 911390. Car watch straps are usually silicone, leather or textile, so they are classified under 911390. 911310 Watch straps of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: The material is precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, with relatively high value, classified under this code. 911320 Watch straps of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated: The material is base metal (such as stainless steel, alloy), and even if gold- or silver-plated, it is classified under this code. 9102 Watches: Complete watches are classified under 9102, while watch straps declared separately are classified under 9113. 42050090 Other leather articles: If a leather watch strap has the characteristics of a watch accessory, it is classified under 9113; if it is a general leather strap, it is classified under 4205. 63079000 Other textile articles: If a textile watch strap is dedicated for watches, it is classified under 9113; if it is ordinary webbing, it is classified under 6307. Does the material contain precious metal or base metal? Is it declared together with the watch? Is the use clearly as a watch accessory? Has the brand been declared? Does the packaging affect classification?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the notes to Chapter 91 of the Import and Export Tariff and the text of heading 9113. The watch strap must be a dedicated accessory for watches, and the material must not be precious metal or base metal. If the watch strap contains precious metal, it is classified under 911310; if made of base metal, it is classified under 911320; other materials are classified under 911390. Car watch straps are usually silicone, leather or textile, so they are classified under 911390.
Confused Codes：
911310 - Watch straps of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal
The material is precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, with relatively high value, classified under this code.
911320 - Watch straps of base metal, whether or not gold- or silver-plated
The material is base metal (such as stainless steel, alloy), and even if gold- or silver-plated, it is classified under this code.
9102 - Watches
Complete watches are classified under 9102, while watch straps declared separately are classified under 9113.
42050090 - Other leather articles
If a leather watch strap has the characteristics of a watch accessory, it is classified under 9113; if it is a general leather strap, it is classified under 4205.
63079000 - Other textile articles
If a textile watch strap is dedicated for watches, it is classified under 9113; if it is ordinary webbing, it is classified under 6307.
Self-Check：
✓ Does the material contain precious metal or base metal?
✓ Is it declared together with the watch?
✓ Is the use clearly as a watch accessory?
✓ Has the brand been declared?
✓ Does the packaging affect classification?
❓ FAQ
Is there a difference in HS code between car watch straps and ordinary watch straps? No difference. HS classification depends on material and use, not the usage scenario. Car watch straps still belong to watch accessories, and if the material is not precious metal or base metal, they are classified under 911390. How do you determine whether a watch strap belongs to "other watch straps"? Check the material: if it is leather, silicone, plastic, textile, etc., and not precious metal or base metal, it is classified under 911390. If it contains precious metal, it is classified under 911310; if it is base metal, it is classified under 911320. How should watch straps be declared when imported together with watches? If the watch and watch strap are presented together and constitute a set, they should be classified as a watch (9102). If the watch strap is presented separately, it should be classified as a watch strap (9113). Which code are smart watch straps classified under? If smart watch straps are declared separately, they are classified by material: those not of precious metal or base metal are classified under 911390. If declared together with a smart watch, they are classified as a smart watch (usually 8517 or 9102, depending on function). Does a watch strap containing a small amount of metal buckle affect classification? If the metal buckle is only an auxiliary material and the main material is not precious metal or base metal, it is still classified under 911390. If the metal part constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under 911320. How can I check the tariff rate for 911390? Tariff rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the Single Window for International Trade. You may also consult a professional customs broker. What are common errors when declaring watch straps? Common errors include: false material declaration, failure to indicate use, ignoring brand, and mistakenly declaring a watch set as a watch strap. Detailed declaration is recommended to avoid classification disputes. How can cross-border e-commerce sellers simplify declaration when selling watch straps? Cross-border e-commerce sellers may declare according to the actual attributes of the goods, ensuring that elements such as material, use and brand are accurate. For small parcel direct mail, simplified declaration may apply, but classification requirements must still be met.
Q: Is there a difference in HS code between car watch straps and ordinary watch straps?
A: No difference. HS classification depends on material and use, not the usage scenario. Car watch straps still belong to watch accessories, and if the material is not precious metal or base metal, they are classified under 911390.
Q: How do you determine whether a watch strap belongs to "other watch straps"?
A: Check the material: if it is leather, silicone, plastic, textile, etc., and not precious metal or base metal, it is classified under 911390. If it contains precious metal, it is classified under 911310; if it is base metal, it is classified under 911320.
Q: How should watch straps be declared when imported together with watches?
A: If the watch and watch strap are presented together and constitute a set, they should be classified as a watch (9102). If the watch strap is presented separately, it should be classified as a watch strap (9113).
Q: Which code are smart watch straps classified under?
A: If smart watch straps are declared separately, they are classified by material: those not of precious metal or base metal are classified under 911390. If declared together with a smart watch, they are classified as a smart watch (usually 8517 or 9102, depending on function).
Q: Does a watch strap containing a small amount of metal buckle affect classification?
A: If the metal buckle is only an auxiliary material and the main material is not precious metal or base metal, it is still classified under 911390. If the metal part constitutes the essential character, it may be classified under 911320.
Q: How can I check the tariff rate for 911390?
A: Tariff rates change, so it is recommended to check the latest rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs or the Single Window for International Trade. You may also consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What are common errors when declaring watch straps?
A: Common errors include: false material declaration, failure to indicate use, ignoring brand, and mistakenly declaring a watch set as a watch strap. Detailed declaration is recommended to avoid classification disputes.
Q: How can cross-border e-commerce sellers simplify declaration when selling watch straps?
A: Cross-border e-commerce sellers may declare according to the actual attributes of the goods, ensuring that elements such as material, use and brand are accurate. For small parcel direct mail, simplified declaration may apply, but classification requirements must still be met.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.