HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9006.61 – Photographic flashlight apparatus; discharge lamp (electronic)
HS code 9006.61 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic flashlight apparatus, discharge lamp (electronic). It is used for camera-mounted speedlights, studio strobes, portable battery-powered flashes, ring flashes and macro flashes.
What HS 9006.61 covers
This HS code covers electronic photographic flashlight apparatus, commonly known as speedlights or studio strobes, which utilize discharge lamps to produce intense, short bursts of light. These devices are essential for controlling lighting in various photographic scenarios. Trade involves manufacturers of photographic equipment, professional photography studios, and consumer electronics retailers. Importers and exporters are typically specialized photographic suppliers and general electronics distributors. Key aspects include flash power, recycle time, synchronization capabilities, portability, and advanced features like TTL (Through-The-Lens) metering and high-speed sync. These devices are crucial for both amateur and professional photographers to achieve desired lighting effects, especially in low-light conditions or for creative purposes.
- Covers
- Camera-mounted speedlights
- Studio strobes
- Portable battery-powered flashes
- Ring flashes
- Macro flashes
- Bare-bulb flashes
- Examples
- Godox V1
- Profoto B10
- Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT
- Nikon SB-5000
- Elinchrom ELC Pro HD
Codes often confused with 9006.61
Common mistake. This code is specifically for electronic discharge lamp flashes. Other types of photographic lighting, such as continuous LED lights, would fall under different headings, possibly 9405. Parts for these flashes are under 900691.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 900661, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 900661 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% 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 $175M 50% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $111M 32% of world exports
- 3 Poland $26M 7.4% of world exports
World total: $352M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $386M 72% of world imports
- 2 United States $30M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $16M 3.0% of world imports
World total: $536M 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 code for 9006.61
Brazil does not split HS 9006.61: its NCM code is 9006.61.00.
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 9006.61
What is HS code 900661?
HS code 900661 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic flashlight apparatus; discharge lamp (electronic). This HS code covers electronic photographic flashlight apparatus, commonly known as speedlights or studio strobes, which utilize discharge lamps to produce intense, short bursts of light. These devices are essential for controlling lighting in various photographic scenarios. Trade involves manufacturers of photographic equipment, professional photography studios, and consumer electronics retailers. Importers and exporters are typically specialized photographic suppliers and general electronics distributors. Key aspects include flash power, recycle time, synchronization capabilities, portability, and advanced features like TTL (Through-The-Lens) metering and high-speed sync. These devices are crucial for both amateur and professional photographers to achieve desired lighting effects, especially in low-light conditions or for creative purposes.
What products fall under HS code 900661?
Camera-mounted speedlights, studio strobes, portable battery-powered flashes, ring flashes, macro flashes, bare-bulb flashes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900661?
This code is specifically for electronic discharge lamp flashes. Other types of photographic lighting, such as continuous LED lights, would fall under different headings, possibly 9405. Parts for these flashes are under 900691.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 900661?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 900661 in UN Comtrade data were China ($175M, 50% of world exports), Hong Kong ($111M) and Poland ($26M). World exports came to about $352M, 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 900661?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 900661 in UN Comtrade data were China ($386M, 72% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and the Netherlands ($16M). World imports came to about $536M, 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 900661 structured?
HS code 900661 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 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 900661?
In Brazil, HS code 900661 is NCM 9006.61.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.