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HS 91.03 Heading · Instruments, Clocks & Musical Instruments

Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104

HS heading 91.03 covers Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104. Within Chapter 91 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$424K
Share of Chapter 91
0.6%
Rank in its chapter
#10 of 14

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 91.03 covers Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with clocks — into 2 duty lines shown below. India's clock and watch trade is modest and largely import-led for movements and components. India exported $424K under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.6% of all Chapter 91 exports, ranking #10 of 14 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

91.03 is the four-digit HS heading for clocks. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many instruments, clocks & musical instruments lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 91.03

The Harmonised System breaks Clocks; with watch movements, excluding clocks of heading no. 9104 into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 91 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 Switzerland $21.8M
#2 United Arab Emirates $7.9M
#3 Philippines $5.5M
#4 USA $4.5M
#5 China, Hong Kong SAR $3.9M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Clocks and watches and parts thereof

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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