Sourcing clock and watch parts from China
Clock and watch parts from China, such as dials, plates and bridges, springs including hairsprings, and other parts not classified elsewhere, pay 0% UK duty on all eight lines of heading 9114, with no anti-dumping duty. Watchmakers, microbrands and repairers check dimensional tolerances, dial printing and lume, finishing and clean packing.
0% duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 16 November 2026, heading 9114 covers other clock or watch parts, with lines for dials, plates and bridges, springs including hairsprings, and other parts, each with a line for parts intended for certain aircraft. All eight lines carried 0% on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.
Movements, cases and straps are separate headings; see our watch movements guide and watch cases guide. Confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dials for certain aircraft | 9114 30 00 10 | 0% | None |
| Other dials | 9114 30 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Plates and bridges for certain aircraft | 9114 40 00 10 | 0% | None |
| Other plates and bridges | 9114 40 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Springs including hairsprings, for certain aircraft | 9114 90 10 10 | 0% | None |
| Other springs including hairsprings | 9114 90 10 90 | 0% | None |
| Other parts for certain aircraft | 9114 90 90 10 | 0% | None |
| Other clock or watch parts | 9114 90 90 90 | 0% | None |
Specifying parts
For dials, specify diameter, thickness, feet positions for your movement, printing, applied indices, lume type and colour, and finish. For springs and plates, specify material, dimensions and tolerances. Approve first articles fitted to your movement and case before a production run.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 2,000 printed watch dials with lume under 9114 30 00 90, invoiced at £8,000 free on board, with £150 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £8,150. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £8,150, so it is £1,630. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Dials: check printing sharpness, alignment, lume and dust under magnification.
Dimensions: measure critical dimensions and feet positions on samples.
Packing: check parts are packed individually against scratches and dust. See our quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
Parts orders fail on tolerances, printing and dust. Dial feet do not match the movement, printing is misaligned or smudged, and parts arrive scratched or dusty.
Cambridge China Bridge sources components for UK watchmakers, clock makers and repairers from small lots; see product development.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on watch dials from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 16 November 2026, dials under 9114 30 carried 0% from China.
Are hairsprings in heading 9114?
Yes. Springs, including hairsprings, are 9114 90 10.
What should I check on dials?
Printing, alignment, lume, feet positions and dust under magnification.
Are watch straps in heading 9114?
No. Straps and bracelets have their own headings.