Photographic — HTS 9006
Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539; parts and accessories thereof
Chapter 90 › Heading 9006
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9006 is a broad product category for photographic equipment other than cinematographic (movie) cameras. It generally groups still-image cameras, photographic flashlight apparatus, certain flashbulbs other than discharge lamps classified in heading 8539, and parts and accessories for those goods. The heading is a starting point—not the final tariff classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s function and whether it is a complete camera, flash equipment, flashbulb, part, or accessory. The subheadings then separate products by their technical type, construction, or intended use. Review the full legal description, section and chapter notes, and any relevant classification guidance; do not choose a code based only on a product name or material. Borderline cases may require a customs broker or binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is for still photography, not cinematography or general lighting, before using heading 9006.
- Describe the product’s exact function, technology, and condition: complete equipment, replacement part, accessory, or flashbulb.
- Check whether the item is an electrical discharge lamp or another product that may be classified outside heading 9006, especially under heading 8539.
- Read every 8-digit subheading description and the applicable section, chapter, and subheading notes; compare them with the product’s specifications.
- Keep catalogs, photographs, technical sheets, and component details that support your classification, and seek broker advice when the product fits more than one possible provision.
HTS heading 9006 summary
Photographic is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9006.40 | Instant print cameras |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9006.30.00.00 👉 | Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey, or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes | Free | — | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9006?
Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539; parts and accessories thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.