91022100
CLOCKS AND WATCHES AND PARTS THEREOF›Wristwatches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stopwatches, other than those of heading 9101
With automatic winding
Standard EU duty
4.5% MIN 0.3 EUR / p/st MAX 0.8 EUR / p/st
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
24 docs
C400Y900Y935E012Y903X803+18
Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 4.5% MIN 0.3 EUR / NAR MAX 0.8 EUR / NAR | - | R2261/98 |
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DOEd-D /L-SEH 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “2000”.
CD303The relief from or the reduction of customs duties shall be subject to a specific request expressed by the declarant in Data Element 12 04 000 000 of the UCC [Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 (Annex B)] (former box 44 of the Single Administrative Document (SAD) "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations").
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Declaration of subheading submitted to physical restrictions (net weight/supplementary unit)ERGA OMNESR0952/13
Declaration of subheading submitted to physical restrictions (net weight/supplementary unit)
ERGA OMNESR0952/13
Conditions
- R001Ratio "net weight/supplementary unit" is equal to or higher than the condition amount: 1.2 kg- Declaration to be corrected - box 33, 37, 38, 41 or 46 // D.E. 6/14, 6/15, 1/10, 6/1, 6/2 or 8/6 // D.E. 18 09 057 000, 18 09 058 000, 11 09 001 000, 18 01 000 000, 18 02 000 000 or 99 06 000 000 incorrect
- R002Ratio "net weight/supplementary unit" is equal to or higher than the condition amount: 0 kg- Declared subheading allowed
Notes
- CD801Declaration under this goods code is only allowed if the threshold values (net weight/supplementary unit) are respected. If not, check the respective figures and correct if necessary. Otherwise, another goods code should be declared.
Import control - CITESERGA OMNESR0966/23
Import control - CITES
ERGA OMNESR0966/23
Documents / references
C400Y900
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: C400- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y900- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD370If the product is mentioned in the list annexed to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and its last amendments, an import authorization must be presented.
Restriction on exportALLTCR1210/03
Restriction on export
ALLTCR1210/03
Notes
- TM571The following shall be prohibited: a) the export of or removal from the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).
Restriction on exportALLTCR1210/03
Restriction on export
ALLTCR1210/03
Export authorizationALLTCR1332/13
Export authorization
ALLTCR1332/13
Documents / references
Y935
Conditions
- B001Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: Y935- Export allowed
- B002Presentation of a certificate/licence/document: the condition is not fulfilled- Export is not allowed
Notes
- CD589It shall be prohibited to import, export, transfer, or provide brokering services related to the import, export or transfer of, Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions.
Export control - CITESALLTCR0966/23
Export control - CITES
ALLTCR0966/23
Documents / references
C400Y900
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: C400- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y900- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD371If the product is mentioned in the list annexed to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and its last amendments, an export authorization must be presented.
Export control on cultural goodsALLTCR0116/09
Export control on cultural goods
ALLTCR0116/09
Documents / references
E012Y903
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: E012- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y903- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD483If the declared goods are described in the "CG" footnotes linked to the measure, an export licence must be presented
- CG024Between 50 and 100 years old, with a value corresponding to or exceeding 50000 Euro
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X803X805Y801Y802
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y801- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y802- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X803- Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X805- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD904It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Belarus’ military and technological enhancement, or the development of the defence and security sector, as listed in Annex Va, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 765/2006 – Article 1f (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/355)
Restriction on entry into free circulationIQR1210/03
Restriction on entry into free circulation
IQR1210/03
Notes
- TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).
Restriction on entry into free circulationIQR1210/03
Restriction on entry into free circulation
IQR1210/03
Export control on luxury goodsKPR2062/17
Export control on luxury goods
KPR2062/17
Documents / references
Y946
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y946- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM684Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
- CD223The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).
Import control on luxury goodsKPR2062/17
Import control on luxury goods
KPR2062/17
Documents / references
Y945Y946
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y945- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y946- Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD203The prohibition shall not apply to travellers' personal effects or to goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- TM684Goods from the list of luxury goods referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
- CD223The prohibition shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).
Export control on luxury goodsRUR0833/14
Export control on luxury goods
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
Y821Y822
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y821- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y822- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD863It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, luxury goods as listed in Annex XVIII, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply to luxury goods listed in Annex XVIII insofar as their value exceeds EUR 300 per item unless otherwise specified in the Annex.3. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall not apply to goods which are necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States or partner countries in Russia or of international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff.Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 - Article 3h (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/428)
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X840X990X991Y987Y995
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X990- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: X991- Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y987- Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: Y995- Import/export allowed after control
- Y071Other conditions: X840- Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD903Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (Article 2a):It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, goods and technology which might contribute to Russia’s military and technological enhancement, or the development of the defence and security sector, as listed in Annex VII, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.
Restriction on entry into free circulationSYR1332/13
Restriction on entry into free circulation
SYR1332/13
Notes
- TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.
Restriction on entry into free circulationSYR1332/13
Restriction on entry into free circulation
SYR1332/13
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997- Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078- Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079- Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954- Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045- Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984- Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954- Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045- Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078- Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079- Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled- Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%5
Binding Tariff Information
BTI classification examples
ITgold-BTI0632
Gold wristwatch with automatic movement
goldGRI 1GRI 6
FRgold25-05971
Gold automatic watch with leather straps
precious metalGRI 1GRI 5aGRI 6
ESgold24SOL463
Smartwatch with health monitoring features
elektronika (komponenty elektroniczne)GRI 1GRI 3cGRI 6
PLsilver4-000476
Smartwatch with health monitoring features
plasticGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 3cGRI 6
DEgold572/23-1
Fitness tracker smartwatch with plastic case
plasticGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 3cGRI 5bGRI 6
BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Classification of automatic watches under subheading 9102 21
Subheading 9102 21 of the Combined Nomenclature covers wristwatches with automatic winding mechanisms, equipped with mechanical movements featuring automatic mainspring winding via a rotating rotor. Automatic watches are an advanced variant of mechanical watches in which the wearer's wrist movement drives a rotor that winds the mainspring without manual winding. Cases are made of materials other than precious metals, such as stainless steel, titanium, ceramic or plastics. Subheading 9102 21 covers exclusively automatic winding watches, distinguishing them from subheading 9102 29 covering other mechanical watches (manual winding). Classification follows GRI rules 1 and 6, with reference to the HS Explanatory Notes. Automatic watches with complications such as tourbillon, perpetual calendar and minute repeater remain classified under this subheading. The key requirement is that the movement is purely mechanical with automatic winding, without electrical assistance.
Import requirements for automatic watches under subheading 9102 21
Importing automatic wristwatches under subheading 9102 21 into the EU requires compliance with the Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) No 952/2013). The importer must hold an EORI number. Mechanical automatic watches do not require CE marking as they contain no electrical components subject to sector-specific directives (LVD, EMC, RED). REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 applies regarding nickel restrictions in cases, clasps and bracelets in skin contact. Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety requires the importer to ensure product safety. Import of automatic watches from countries under EU sanctions requires verification of luxury goods restrictions. Required documents include a commercial invoice with product description (movement type, jewel count, power reserve, case material), transport document, technical specification of the movement and certificate of origin for preferential rates.
Duties and trade preferences for subheading 9102 21
MFN duty rates for automatic watches under subheading 9102 21 should be verified in the TARIC database. Rates may take into account customs value and movement specification. Preferential rates may be available under FTAs, including CETA, EPA with Japan (relevant for Japanese automatic watches), TCA with the UK and GSP. Switzerland, as a key automatic watch manufacturer, has a bilateral agreement with the EU that may include preferences for horology products. Watches are not subject to CBAM. The customs value of automatic watches includes the transaction price plus transport and insurance. For luxury watches, customs authorities may verify the customs value for correctness. Import VAT is charged at the national rate. The importer should check TARIC before each import.
Classification and import of automatic winding wristwatches - subheading CN 9102
Subheading CN 9102 21 covers automatic winding wristwatches. When importing into the EU, verify applicable duty rates in TARIC, check CE marking requirements (if applicable), and prepare the required customs documentation. Tariff classification should be based on the General Rules of Interpretation (GIR) of the Combined Nomenclature. If classification is uncertain, applying for Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from the competent customs authority is recommended. Also verify whether the product is subject to import restrictions, sanctions, or licensing requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Do mechanical automatic watches require CE marking?
No. Automatic winding wristwatches under subheading 9102 21 are purely mechanical devices without electrical components and are not subject to CE directives (LVD, EMC, RED). They do not require CE marking under any sector-specific directive. However, the importer must ensure compliance with REACH regarding nickel in skin-contact parts and with Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety.
What preferential duties apply to automatic watches from Switzerland?
Switzerland has a bilateral free trade agreement with the EU under which automatic watches meeting rules of origin may benefit from preferential duty rates. Proof of origin is an EUR.1 certificate or invoice declaration. Rules of origin require sufficient processing in Switzerland, including movement assembly and regulation. Current preferential rates should be verified in TARIC.
How to verify the customs value of imported automatic watches?
The customs value of automatic watches under subheading 9102 21 is determined based on the transaction value, being the price actually paid or payable for the goods, plus transport, insurance and any royalty costs. Customs authorities may verify declared value, especially for luxury watches, by comparing with market prices. The importer should hold documentation supporting the transaction price.
How to correctly classify automatic winding wristwatches under CN 9102 21?
Automatic winding wristwatches are classified under subheading CN 9102 21 based on the GIR of the Combined Nomenclature. Key criteria are the material, intended use, and functional characteristics of the product. If in doubt, applying for a BTI rulin
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