Product classification
HS code for Camera lens: 9002.11
Lenses, objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked).
Classification of camera lens under HS 9002.11
Camera lenses are classified under HS code 9002.11 because they are mounted objective lenses designed for use in photographic equipment. Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System covers optical, photographic, and cinematographic instruments. Specifically, heading 9002 applies to lenses, prisms, mirrors, and other optical elements, provided they are mounted and constitute parts or fittings for instruments. Subheading 9002.11 is reserved for objective lenses used in cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers. The "objective" designation refers to the primary lens system that collects light from the subject and brings it to a focus to produce an image. This classification applies regardless of the material of the lens (except for glass not optically worked), provided the lens is mounted in a barrel or housing ready for attachment to a camera body. The classification logic follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings. Since the lens is a mounted optical element for a camera, it must fall under 9002. The distinction between 9002.11 and 9002.19 is based on the end-use instrument; 9002.11 is specific to cameras and projectors, while 9002.19 covers lenses for other instruments like microscopes or telescopes. This specificity ensures that trade data for the photography industry is captured accurately.
- Covers
- Prime lenses for DSLR and mirrorless cameras
- Zoom lenses and telephoto lenses
- Wide-angle and fisheye lenses
- Macro lenses for close-up photography
- Objective lenses for cinema cameras
- Also under 9002.11
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
- Sony G Master FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens
- Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH lens
- Epson PowerLite projector lenses
Codes often confused with 9002.11
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9001.90, which covers unmounted optical elements. If a lens is not in a mount or housing, it cannot be classified under 9002. Additionally, lenses for specialized scientific instruments are often incorrectly placed in 9002.11 instead of 9002.19. Lens caps and filters are also often misclassified; filters belong to 9001.40 or 9001.50, while caps are usually classified by material under 3926 (plastic) or 7326 (steel).
Top exporters and importers of HS 900211 (the code used for camera lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900211 (the code used for camera lens) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 900211, not only camera lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$633M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $583M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $897M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $888M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $728M 11% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 codes for camera lens
Brazil splits HS 9002.11 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9002.11.11Objective lenses for photographic cameras
- 9002.11.19Objective lenses for cine cameras and projectors
- 9002.11.20TV camera zoom lenses, 20x or more
- 9002.11.90Other objective lenses for cameras and enlargers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about camera lens
What is the HS code for Camera lens?
The HS code for Camera lens is 900211 (Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)). The HS code for mounted objective lenses for cameras is 9002.11.
How do I classify Camera lens for customs?
Camera lens is classified under HS code 900211 — Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include lens filters?
No, lens filters are classified separately under HS code 9001.40 or 9001.50, depending on whether they are made of glass or other materials and whether they are optically worked.
Which countries are the top exporters of camera lens (HS 900211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900211 (the code used for camera lens) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 20% of world exports), Taiwan (about $633M) and China ($583M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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 camera lens (HS 900211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900211 (the code used for camera lens) in UN Comtrade data were China ($897M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($888M) and South Korea ($728M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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.
Is the HS code for Camera lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900211 for Camera lens is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for camera lens in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900211 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for camera lens depends on the product's details: 9002.11.11 (Objective lenses for photographic cameras), 9002.11.19 (Objective lenses for cine cameras and projectors), 9002.11.20 (TV camera zoom lenses, 20x or more), 9002.11.90 (Other objective lenses for cameras and enlargers).