Sourcing regatta countdown watches from China
Regatta countdown watches from China under heading 9102 carry £0.20 UK duty per watch across the supplied lines, with no anti-dumping duty. Confirm applicable UK REACH nickel restrictions for metal parts in prolonged skin contact with the relevant authority; protected-species straps can need CITES permits. Cambridge China Bridge sources regatta countdown watches.
Specific duty per watch
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, every supplied line under heading 9102 carries £0.20 duty per watch from China. The heading covers wristwatches and other watches, including stopwatches, outside heading 9101. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty or suspension is recorded. None of these lines has a percentage duty, so the illustrative order uses a specific-duty line.
The supplied tariff record attaches CITES import and export controls and a cultural-object export licence entry. For protected-species straps from China, confirm the applicable CITES documents with your customs broker before shipment. Listed specimens must travel through designated ports, with permits or certificates presented to customs. Ask the broker to confirm whether the export entries affect any planned onward export.
Choose the code by movement and display, rather than the sailing description. Confirm your commodity code using the finished specification. For the wider product family, see wristwatch chronographs.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric regatta wristwatches with analogue display only | 9102 11 00 00 | £0.20 per item | None |
| Electric regatta wristwatches with digital display only | 9102 12 00 00 | £0.20 per item | None |
| Electric regatta wristwatches with combined displays | 9102 19 00 00 | £0.20 per item | None |
| Automatic mechanical regatta countdown wristwatches | 9102 21 00 00 | £0.20 per item | None |
Specify the race-start sequence
Define the programmable countdown, synchronisation to a race signal, reset behaviour, warning sounds and what happens when the countdown finishes. Specify whether the watch continues into elapsed race timing. Approve a demonstration using the intended start sequence, including correction after a late button press.
Agree display readability in sunlight, button operation with wet hands, strap fit over sailing clothing, battery access and the claimed water resistance. Ask for water-resistance testing to ISO 22810 and nickel-release evidence for metal parts in prolonged skin contact. For Great Britain, the importer must ensure applicable consumer products are safe under normal or reasonably foreseeable use.
Inspection checklist
Countdown: run the agreed start sequence against a reference timer; check synchronisation, reset, warnings and transition to elapsed timing.
Controls and display: check wet-hand operation, accidental button presses, sunlight readability, backlight and the supplied operating instructions.
Seals and materials: inspect case-back and button seals, verify pressure-test results against the agreed water-resistance claim, and match nickel reports to the supplied metal parts.
Strap and battery: check buckle retention, spring-bar seating, strap adjustment and battery condition; confirm that button-cell access needs a tool.
What goes wrong
A stopwatch mode does not establish that a watch has the required race-start countdown. Samples can reveal reset logic that clears the wrong setting, warnings that are difficult to hear, or buttons that are awkward with wet hands. Test the complete sequence before approving the model.
Water-resistance claims need evidence for the finished watch, including its buttons and seals. Check whether the instructions permit button use in water. Loose spring bars, weak buckles and a strap that cannot fit over sailing clothing can make an otherwise working watch unsuitable. Record the approved behaviour and inspection method in the purchase specification.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For own-brand ranges, see sourcing for brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on regatta countdown watches from China?
The supplied tariff lines under heading 9102 carry £0.20 per watch, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty recorded. This is a specific duty, not a percentage.
Which commodity code covers a digital regatta watch?
An electrically operated wristwatch with an opto-electronic display only is listed under 9102 12 00 00. Confirm the finished movement and display specification before declaring it.
What should I test on a regatta countdown watch?
Test the agreed countdown, synchronisation, reset, audible warnings and transition to race timing. Check display readability, wet-hand controls, strap retention and water-resistance evidence.
Do regatta watch straps need CITES documents?
Straps made from CITES-listed species can need import and export documents. Identify the species and confirm the documents and designated entry route with your customs broker before shipping.