Heading 9010

Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens; parts and accessories thereof

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Heading 9010 covers photographic and cinematographic laboratory apparatus, negatoscopes, projection screens, and their parts and accessories. It is split between automatic film or paper developing and exposing equipment in 9010.10, other laboratory apparatus and negatoscopes in 9010.50, projection screens in 9010.60, and parts and accessories in 9010.90.

Products in this heading

Automatic film developing machine for rolls of photographic film
Automatic photographic paper exposing machine
Contact printer for photographic laboratories
Developing tank for photographic film or paper
Photographic film viewer or editor
Film splicer or combination editor-splicer
Negatoscope, also called a film viewing light box
Projection screen

How to choose the right subheading

Check whether the apparatus automatically develops photographic film or paper in rolls, or automatically exposes developed film to rolls of photographic paper, which points to 9010.10.
If it is other photographic laboratory apparatus or a negatoscope, classify in 9010.50 by the specific function named in the subheading.
For film viewers, titlers, splicers, and editors, check whether the article contains an optical lens or is designed to contain one, and whether it is an editor or combination editor-splicer for cinematographic film.
Projection screens are classified in 9010.60.
For parts and accessories, first check whether they are for articles of 9010.50 or 9010.60; other parts and accessories fall in the residual part subheading.

Often confused with

Photographic cameras
Cameras capture images and are not photographic laboratory apparatus.
Heading 9006
Cinematographic projectors
Projectors show motion picture film and are not projection screens or lab equipment.
Heading 9007
Photographic enlargers and reducers
Enlargers and reducers are classified outside the laboratory apparatus of heading 9010.
Heading 9008
Mounted lenses and optical elements
Mounted lenses that are parts of instruments or apparatus are classified in heading 9002.
Heading 9002

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for projection screens?

Projection screens are classified in 9010.60.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on an automatic film developing machine?

Automatic apparatus for developing photographic film or paper in rolls, or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of photographic paper, is 9010.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.4%.

How do I classify a photographic film viewer?

Photographic film viewers are grouped in 9010.50. If the viewer contains an optical lens or is designed to contain one, and it is not a cinematographic film editor or combination editor-splicer, use 9010.50.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

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.