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Electrically operated clock movements, complete and assembled, other

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9109 10 90 (electrically operated clock movements, complete and assembled — other) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Specific clock or watch movements classified under more precise tariff lines within Chapter 91 — such as those for watches or instrument-grade timing devices — may carry distinct compliance obligations.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line does not extend to related movements with a more specific classification: battery-operated watch movements and precision timing mechanisms within Chapter 91 may attract separate scrutiny, and movements incorporating radio-frequency components may engage wireless compliance under a different regulatory regime. Re-classification on customs examination — particularly where the movement is embedded in a regulated end-product — triggers retrospective compliance and potential detention. Confirm that the product specification, including power source, output frequency, and intended end-use, squarely supports classification at this tariff line before shipment.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 9109 10 90 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the clock movement is designed for use in a watch rather than a clock?
Watch movements are classified separately within Chapter 91 and may attract distinct tariff treatment and compliance requirements; re-classification by customs to the more specific tariff line triggers retrospective compliance.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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