HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9006.53 – Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), for roll film of a width of 35mm
HS code 9006.53 is the 6-digit subheading for cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), for roll film of a width of 35mm. It is used for single-lens reflex (SLR) 35mm cameras, rangefinder 35mm cameras, point-and-shoot 35mm cameras, disposable 35mm cameras and half-frame 35mm cameras.
What HS 9006.53 covers
This category specifically covers traditional 35mm roll film cameras, a segment that has experienced a notable resurgence among enthusiasts and professionals despite the dominance of digital photography. Trade involves both new production (often specialty or disposable cameras) and a robust secondary market for vintage equipment. Importers and exporters include specialty camera stores, online vintage retailers, and manufacturers of niche film cameras. Key aspects include lens quality, manual controls, durability, and the unique aesthetic qualities of film photography. The market is sustained by a dedicated community valuing the craft and artistic expression associated with analog photography, ensuring its continued relevance in the photographic landscape.
- Covers
- Single-lens reflex (SLR) 35mm cameras
- Rangefinder 35mm cameras
- Point-and-shoot 35mm cameras
- Disposable 35mm cameras
- Half-frame 35mm cameras
- Examples
- Canon AE-1
- Nikon F3
- Leica M6
- Olympus OM-1
- Kodak FunSaver
Codes often confused with 9006.53
Common mistake. This code is specific to 35mm roll film cameras and should not be confused with digital cameras (900659) or instant print cameras (900640). Medium format or large format film cameras would fall under 900659.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 900653, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 900653 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $42M 23% of world exports
- 2 Germany $40M 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $33M 19% of world exports
World total: $179M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $31M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $18M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $17M 9.7% of world imports
World total: $179M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 codes for 9006.53 2
Brazil splits HS 9006.53 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9006.53.10 Fixed-focus 35 mm roll film camerasDe foco fixo
- 9006.53.20 Adjustable-focus 35 mm roll film camerasDe foco ajustável
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9006.53
What is HS code 900653?
HS code 900653 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), for roll film of a width of 35mm. This category specifically covers traditional 35mm roll film cameras, a segment that has experienced a notable resurgence among enthusiasts and professionals despite the dominance of digital photography. Trade involves both new production (often specialty or disposable cameras) and a robust secondary market for vintage equipment. Importers and exporters include specialty camera stores, online vintage retailers, and manufacturers of niche film cameras. Key aspects include lens quality, manual controls, durability, and the unique aesthetic qualities of film photography. The market is sustained by a dedicated community valuing the craft and artistic expression associated with analog photography, ensuring its continued relevance in the photographic landscape.
What products fall under HS code 900653?
Single-lens reflex (SLR) 35mm cameras, rangefinder 35mm cameras, point-and-shoot 35mm cameras, disposable 35mm cameras, half-frame 35mm cameras
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900653?
This code is specific to 35mm roll film cameras and should not be confused with digital cameras (900659) or instant print cameras (900640). Medium format or large format film cameras would fall under 900659.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 900653?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 900653 in UN Comtrade data were China ($42M, 23% of world exports), Germany ($40M) and the United States ($33M). World exports came to about $179M, 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 900653?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 900653 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($31M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($18M) and Hong Kong ($17M). World imports came to about $179M, 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.
How is HS code 900653 structured?
HS code 900653 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 900653?
Brazil splits HS code 900653 into 2 NCM codes: 9006.53.10 (Fixed-focus 35 mm roll film cameras), 9006.53.20 (Adjustable-focus 35 mm roll film cameras). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.