HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9002.19 – Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)
HS code 9002.19 is the 6-digit subheading for lenses, objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). It is used for microscope objective lenses, endoscope objective lenses, machine vision lenses, telescope objective lenses and binocular objective lenses.
What HS 9002.19 covers
This HS code pertains to mounted objective lenses used in applications other than cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers/reducers. This broad category includes lenses for scientific instruments, medical devices, industrial inspection systems, telescopes, and binoculars. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment such as microscopes, endoscopes, machine vision systems, surveying instruments, and astronomical telescopes. Exporters are often highly specialized optical engineering firms. Key trade considerations include magnification power, working distance, field of view, numerical aperture, specific coatings for UV/IR transmission, and environmental robustness. These lenses are engineered for precision and performance in demanding, application-specific environments, often requiring custom designs and rigorous quality control, making them high-value components in global trade.
- Covers
- Microscope objective lenses
- Endoscope objective lenses
- Machine vision lenses
- Telescope objective lenses
- Binocular objective lenses
- Laser scanning lenses
- Lithography objective lenses
- Spectrometer objective lenses
- Examples
- Olympus UPlanFLN microscope objectives
- Karl Storz endoscope lenses
- Edmund Optics C-mount machine vision lenses
- Celestron telescope objective assemblies
- Leica APO-Chromat microscope objectives
Codes often confused with 9002.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with objective lenses for cameras or projectors (9002.11) due to the similar 'objective lens' description. The critical distinction lies in the intended application, which is 'other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 900219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 900219 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.9B 41% of world exports
- 2 China $1.8B 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$1.1B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.8B 36% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $737M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $496M 9.9% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9002.19
Brazil does not split HS 9002.19: its NCM code is 9002.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9002.19
What is HS code 900219?
HS code 900219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). This HS code pertains to mounted objective lenses used in applications other than cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers/reducers. This broad category includes lenses for scientific instruments, medical devices, industrial inspection systems, telescopes, and binoculars. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized equipment such as microscopes, endoscopes, machine vision systems, surveying instruments, and astronomical telescopes. Exporters are often highly specialized optical engineering firms. Key trade considerations include magnification power, working distance, field of view, numerical aperture, specific coatings for UV/IR transmission, and environmental robustness. These lenses are engineered for precision and performance in demanding, application-specific environments, often requiring custom designs and rigorous quality control, making them high-value components in global trade.
What products fall under HS code 900219?
Microscope objective lenses, Endoscope objective lenses, Machine vision lenses, Telescope objective lenses, Binocular objective lenses, Laser scanning lenses, Lithography objective lenses, Spectrometer objective lenses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900219?
This code is often confused with objective lenses for cameras or projectors (9002.11) due to the similar 'objective lens' description. The critical distinction lies in the intended application, which is 'other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 900219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 900219 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.9B, 41% of world exports), China ($1.8B) and Taiwan (about $1.1B). World exports came to about $9.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 900219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 900219 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 36% of world imports), Hong Kong ($737M) and the Netherlands ($496M). World imports came to about $5.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 900219 structured?
HS code 900219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 900219?
In Brazil, HS code 900219 is NCM 9002.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.