HS Code 9006Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539
8 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 32 in Chapter 90 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 9006 is the customs heading for still cameras, camera flash gear and flashbulbs. You pick the right six-digit code by what the product does and what it is built for.
Heading 9006 is finely cut: 8 six-digit codes, 900630 to 900699, all of them under “Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 6 of 32 in Chapter 90, Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories, which runs to 143 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 9006
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 900630 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use |
| 900640 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras |
| 900653 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), for roll film of a width of 35mm |
| 900659 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006 |
| 900661 | Photographic flashlight apparatus; discharge lamp (electronic) |
| 900669 | Photographic flashlight apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9006 |
| 900691 | Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); parts and accessories |
| 900699 | Photographic flashlight apparatus; parts and accessories, for other than cameras |
What HS code 9006 covers
This heading is for photographic cameras that take still pictures. It also takes in photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs. Two things are left out. Cinematographic cameras are one.
Countries that use it share the first six digits of every code. That is why a camera code looks the same in many customs records.
People often search for the camera hs code as if there were only one. There are several. The right one depends on the type of camera, or on whether you ship a flash unit or a part.
Which 9006 code fits your camera or flash
Start with the product. Then read the exact words of the code. Cameras come first, flash units next, and parts last.
- 900630: underwater cameras, aerial survey cameras, and cameras for looking inside the body in medical or surgical work. Forensic comparison cameras sit here too.
- 900640: instant print cameras.
- 900653: 35mm roll film cameras.
- 900659: other still cameras. The text says n.e.c., which means not elsewhere classified.
- 900669: other photographic flash apparatus.
- 900691: camera parts and accessories.
- 900699: parts and accessories for flash apparatus that is not used with cameras.
Choosing between 900659, 900653 and 900691
Ask one question first: is it a whole camera or a part? A whole camera goes to a camera code. A strap or other add-on that only serves a camera points to the parts code.
For a whole camera, test the special cases before the catch-all. Does it take 35mm roll film? Is it an instant print camera? If none of these fits, 900659 is the place to look.
If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier. It helps you narrow down a product before you file.
9006 vs related headings
Several nearby headings sound alike. These notes help you tell them apart.
- HS 9007 cinematographic cameras and projectors: the home of movie cameras.
- HS 9008 image projectors and enlargers: projectors, plus photographic enlargers and reducers.
- HS 9010 photographic laboratory equipment: gear for processing or showing photos.
- HS 9005 binoculars and telescopes: viewing instruments, not cameras.
- Heading 8539: a bare discharge lamp is classed there, so it is not a 9006 flash unit.
HS 9006 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
A correct code is the key to finding real trade. Once you have it, you can look at who buys and who sells camera and flash products.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Use buyer data or supplier data when you want to find camera companies to contact.
Related
- Chapter 90 optical and photographic instruments
- HS 9007 cinematographic cameras
- HS 9008 image projectors and enlargers
- HS 9010 photographic laboratory equipment
- HS 9002 mounted lenses
- HS 9005 binoculars and telescopes
- HS 9006 import data
- HS 9006 export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 90
- 9001Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading…6 codes
- 9002Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted…4 codes
- 9003Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts3 codes
- 9004Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other2 codes
- 9005Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other…3 codes
- 9007Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound…4 codes
- 9008Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than…2 codes
- 9010Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment…4 codes
- 9011Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography…4 codes
- 9012Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus2 codes
- 9013Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments…4 codes
- 9014Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses4 codes
Who ships under 9006?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVIII: Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments; Clocks, chapters 90–92.
HS Code 9006: common questions
What is HS code 9006?
It groups still cameras with their flash gear under one customs number. Film-making cameras are not part of it.
What is the HS code for digital or other photographic cameras?
A camera with no special feature usually lands in the catch-all, 900659. Compare it with the other camera codes before you decide.
What is the HS code for camera parts and accessories?
Camera parts and accessories use 900691. Flash parts have a separate code, 900699.
What is the HS code for camera flash units?
Flash units split in two. The electronic type is 900661 and every other kind is 900669.
Are cinema or video cameras classified under 9006?
No. Movie cameras are filed under 9007, so check that heading instead.
How do I find importers and exporters of HS 9006 products?
Pick your six-digit code first. Then open the import data and export data pages and look at the records filed under it.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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