Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539; parts and accessories thereof
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Heading 9006 covers photographic cameras other than cinematographic ones, along with photographic flashlight apparatus, flashbulbs, and their parts and accessories. The heading splits into cameras by film format and focus type, then flash equipment, then parts. Film cameras and most flash equipment enter free, while a few value brackets and parts lines carry duty.
Products in this heading
- Instant print cameras such as Polaroid-style models
- 35 mm single lens reflex (SLR) film cameras
- One time use 35 mm film cameras with built-in flash
- 110 format pocket film cameras
- Cameras built for underwater use or aerial survey
- Electronic flash units that mount on a camera hot shoe
- Replacement camera parts such as bodies and flash components
How to choose the right subheading
- Film format and camera type: instant print, 35 mm roll film, roll film under 35 mm, or other.
- Focus type: fixed focus versus other than fixed focus.
- Unit value: whether the camera is valued not over $10 each or over $10 each.
- Special use: underwater, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination, or forensic comparison sends the camera to 9006.30.
- Viewfinder type: through-the-lens single lens reflex versus other.
Often confused with
- Heading 8525Digital still cameras with an optical lens
Digital cameras are classified as television/image transmission apparatus, not in 9006.
- Heading 9007Movie (cinematographic) cameras
Heading 9006 covers only non-cinematographic photographic cameras.
- Heading 9002Mounted camera lenses
Mounted optical elements that are parts of cameras go to 9002, not 9006.
- Heading 9008Photographic enlargers and image projectors
Projectors and enlargers have their own heading.
- Heading 8539Discharge lamps such as flash tubes sold as lamps
Heading 9006 expressly excludes discharge lamps of heading 8539.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for an instant print camera?
Fixed focus instant print cameras are 9006.40.40.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Instant print cameras that are not fixed focus and are valued over $10 each are 9006.40.90.00, also at Free.
What is the duty on 35 mm film cameras?
A 35 mm single lens reflex camera is 9006.53.02.05 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other 35 mm film cameras fall in 9006.53.02.70, also at Free.
How do I classify camera parts and accessories?
Parts and accessories for cameras are 9006.91.00.01 at a general (MFN) rate of 5.8%. Other parts and accessories of heading 9006 are 9006.99.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 9006
- 9006.30.00.00Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey, or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposesFree
- 9006.40.40.00Instant print cameras / Fixed focusFree
- 9006.40.60.00Instant print cameras / Valued not over $10 each6.8%
- 9006.40.90.00Instant print cameras / Valued over $10 eachFree
- 9006.53.02.05With through-the-lens viewfinder (single lens reflex (SLR))Free
- 9006.53.02.10With built-in electronic stroboscopic flashFree
- 9006.53.02.20For roll film of a width of 35 mm / One time use cameras / OtherFree
- 9006.53.02.50With built-in electronic stroboscopic flashFree
- 9006.53.02.70For roll film of a width of 35 mm / OtherFree
- 9006.59.01.60For magnetically sensitized roll film of a width of 24 mmFree
- 9006.59.01.90With through-the-lens viewfinder (single lens reflex (SLR)) / OtherFree
- 9006.59.05.20With built-in electronic stroboscopic flashFree
- 9006.59.05.40Fixed focus / Hand held / 110 cameras / OtherFree
- 9006.59.08.00For roll film of a width less than 35mm / Fixed focus / Hand held / Other4%
- 9006.59.10.00For roll film of a width less than 35mm / Fixed focus / OtherFree
- 9006.59.12.00For roll film of a width less than 35mm / Valued not over $10 each6.8%
- 9006.59.15.20With built-in electronic stroboscopic flashFree
- 9006.59.15.40Valued over $10 each / Hand held / 110 cameras / OtherFree
- 9006.59.15.60Valued over $10 each / Hand held / OtherFree
- 9006.59.15.80For roll film of a width less than 35mm / Valued over $10 each / OtherFree
- 9006.59.20.00Cameras of a kind used for preparing printing plates or cylindersFree
- 9006.59.40.40Fixed focus / Disc cameras4%
- 9006.59.40.60Fixed focus / Other4%
- 9006.59.60.00Valued not over $10 each6.8%
- 9006.59.91.00Valued over $10 eachFree
- 9006.61.00.20Capable of automatically controlling flash durationFree
- 9006.61.00.40Discharge lamp ("electronic") flashlight apparatus / Capable of camera mounting / OtherFree
- 9006.61.00.60Discharge lamp ("electronic") flashlight apparatus / OtherFree
- 9006.69.01.10Flashbulbs, flashcubes and the likeFree
- 9006.69.01.50Photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs / OtherFree
- 9006.91.00.01Parts and accessories / For cameras5.8%
- 9006.99.00.00Parts and accessories / Other3.9%