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Watch HSN Code 9102

18% IGSTSchedule II

Wrist-watches and pocket-watches are classified under HSN heading 9102. The 8-digit code depends on the display type (mechanical, opto-electronic) and winding mechanism.

Heading
9102
Primary code
91021100
GST / IGST
18%
Customs duty (BCD)
20%

Watch HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 9102 (wrist-watches, pocket-watches and other watches, including stop watches, other than those of heading incorporating a stop-watch facility :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
91021100With mechanical display only18%20%
91021200With opto-electronic display only18%20%
91021900Other a stop-watch facility :18%20%
91022100With automatic winding18%20%

FTA preferential rates: 14 partner agreement(s) listed for 91021100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 12 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for watch?

The HSN code for watch is 9102 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for watch the most common is 91021100, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How watch is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for watch narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 912-digitClocks and watches and parts thereof
  2. 91024-digit headingWRIST-WATCHES, POCKET-WATCHES AND OTHER WATCHES, INCLUDING STOP WATCHES, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING incorporating a stop-watch facility :
  3. 9102116-digit subheadingWRIST-WATCHES, POCKET-WATCHES AND OTHER WATCHES, INCLUDING STOP WATCHES, OTHER THAN THOSE OF HEADING incorporating a stop-watch facility :
  4. 910211008-digit tariff itemWith mechanical display only

Section XVIIIOPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; CLOCKS AND WATCHES; MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

GST on watch

Watch (HSN 9102) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 91021100 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported watch

When watch (HSN 91021100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 20%, AIDC 20%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 49.152. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 91021100

Conclusion

The HSN code for watch is 9102 at the heading level, with 91021100 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: