HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9006.91 – Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); parts and accessories
HS code 9006.91 is the 6-digit subheading for cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), parts and accessories. It is used for camera lenses, camera batteries, memory cards, camera bags and tripods.
What HS 9006.91 covers
This comprehensive HS code covers the vast array of parts and accessories for all types of photographic cameras under heading 9006, excluding cinematographic equipment. It's a critical category in international trade, supporting the entire photographic industry from manufacturing to retail and repair. Importers and exporters include camera manufacturers, third-party accessory makers, distributors, and repair shops. Key aspects involve compatibility with various camera systems, material quality, technological innovation (e.g., advanced lens coatings, smart battery systems), and ergonomic design. This category ensures the functionality, protection, and enhancement of photographic equipment, catering to both professional and amateur photographers globally and driving significant economic activity.
- Covers
- Camera lenses
- Camera batteries
- Memory cards
- Camera bags
- Tripods
- Lens filters
- Remote controls
- Camera straps
- Battery grips
- External viewfinders
- Examples
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
- SanDisk Extreme Pro SD card
- Peak Design Everyday Backpack
- Manfrotto Befree tripod
- Hoya UV filter
Codes often confused with 9006.91
Common mistake. This code is specifically for parts and accessories of photographic cameras, not the cameras themselves (e.g., 900659 for digital cameras). Care must be taken not to classify complete cameras or other optical instruments (like binoculars 900510) here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 900691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 900691 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 9.1% 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 $284M 40% of world exports
- 2 Thailand $74M 10% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $67M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $718M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $52M 9.1% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $42M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $40M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $568M 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 9006.91 2
Brazil splits HS 9006.91 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
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 9006.91
What is HS code 900691?
HS code 900691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); parts and accessories. This comprehensive HS code covers the vast array of parts and accessories for all types of photographic cameras under heading 9006, excluding cinematographic equipment. It's a critical category in international trade, supporting the entire photographic industry from manufacturing to retail and repair. Importers and exporters include camera manufacturers, third-party accessory makers, distributors, and repair shops. Key aspects involve compatibility with various camera systems, material quality, technological innovation (e.g., advanced lens coatings, smart battery systems), and ergonomic design. This category ensures the functionality, protection, and enhancement of photographic equipment, catering to both professional and amateur photographers globally and driving significant economic activity.
What products fall under HS code 900691?
Camera lenses, camera batteries, memory cards, camera bags, tripods, lens filters, remote controls, camera straps, battery grips, external viewfinders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 900691?
This code is specifically for parts and accessories of photographic cameras, not the cameras themselves (e.g., 900659 for digital cameras). Care must be taken not to classify complete cameras or other optical instruments (like binoculars 900510) here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 900691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 900691 in UN Comtrade data were China ($284M, 40% of world exports), Thailand ($74M) and Singapore ($67M). World exports came to about $718M, 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 900691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 900691 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($52M, 9.1% of world imports), Hong Kong ($42M) and the United States ($40M). World imports came to about $568M, 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 900691 structured?
HS code 900691 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 900691?
Brazil splits HS code 900691 into 2 NCM codes: 9006.91.10 (Camera bodies), 9006.91.90 (Other camera parts and accessories). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.