HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9010.60 – Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens
HS code 9010.60 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic), projection screens. It is used for manual pull-down screens, electric projection screens, fixed frame screens, portable tripod screens and rear projection screens.
What HS 9010.60 covers
This HS code specifically covers projection screens used in photographic and cinematographic laboratories, as well as for general projection purposes across various sectors. These screens are critical for displaying images and films, ranging from small desktop screens for slide viewing to large format screens for professional film editing, corporate presentations, educational settings, or home entertainment systems. The trade in projection screens is driven by the continuous demand from educational institutions, corporate offices, the burgeoning home cinema market, and the professional audio-visual industry. Countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases and those with high consumption of presentation and entertainment technology are key importers and exporters. The market includes a wide variety of types, from fixed frame to retractable (manual or electric), and different screen materials optimized for specific projection technologies and viewing environments.
- Covers
- Manual pull-down screens
- Electric projection screens
- Fixed frame screens
- Portable tripod screens
- Rear projection screens
- Curved projection screens
- Tensioned screens
- Inflatable outdoor screens
- Examples
- Da-Lite projection screens
- Elite Screens
- Epson projection screens
- Optoma projection screens
- Grandview projection screens
Codes often confused with 9010.60
Common mistake. While projection screens are often associated with projectors (which fall under 9008), this code specifically covers the screens themselves, not the projection apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901060, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901060 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $140M 51% of world exports
- 2 United States $20M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Austria $17M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $33M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $22M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $21M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $229M 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 9010.60
Brazil does not split HS 9010.60: its NCM code is 9010.60.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9010.60
What is HS code 901060?
HS code 901060 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens. This HS code specifically covers projection screens used in photographic and cinematographic laboratories, as well as for general projection purposes across various sectors. These screens are critical for displaying images and films, ranging from small desktop screens for slide viewing to large format screens for professional film editing, corporate presentations, educational settings, or home entertainment systems. The trade in projection screens is driven by the continuous demand from educational institutions, corporate offices, the burgeoning home cinema market, and the professional audio-visual industry. Countries with strong electronics manufacturing bases and those with high consumption of presentation and entertainment technology are key importers and exporters. The market includes a wide variety of types, from fixed frame to retractable (manual or electric), and different screen materials optimized for specific projection technologies and viewing environments.
What products fall under HS code 901060?
Manual pull-down screens, electric projection screens, fixed frame screens, portable tripod screens, rear projection screens, curved projection screens, tensioned screens, inflatable outdoor screens
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901060?
While projection screens are often associated with projectors (which fall under 9008), this code specifically covers the screens themselves, not the projection apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901060?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901060 in UN Comtrade data were China ($140M, 51% of world exports), the United States ($20M) and Austria ($17M). World exports came to about $276M, 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 901060?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901060 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($33M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($22M) and Saudi Arabia ($21M). World imports came to about $229M, 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 901060 structured?
HS code 901060 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901060?
In Brazil, HS code 901060 is NCM 9010.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.