Product classification

HS code for Digital camera: 9006.59

Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), n.e.c. in heading no 9006.

Classification of digital camera under HS 9006.59

Digital cameras are classified under HS code 9006.59 within the framework of photographic equipment. Heading 9006 covers photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras. While many modern digital cameras are often associated with Chapter 85 (specifically 8525), the classification 9006.59 is used for photographic cameras not elsewhere specified or included. This classification focuses on the camera as an instrument for capturing still images. The determination for 9006.59 often depends on the specific technical characteristics of the camera, such as its primary design for professional photography, its lack of integrated video transmission capabilities found in television cameras, or its specialized use in scientific or technical fields. Under the Harmonized System, the distinction between a photographic camera (Chapter 90) and a transmission/recording camera (Chapter 85) can be narrow, but 9006.59 serves as the catch-all for still-image photographic devices that do not fit into the more specific subheadings of 9006.

Covers
  • Specialized digital still cameras
  • Technical and laboratory digital cameras
  • Fixed-focus digital photographic cameras
  • Digital cameras for microphotography
  • Professional digital bodies without lenses
Also under 9006.59
  • Sony Alpha A7 III
  • Canon EOS R5
  • Nikon Z9
  • Fujifilm X-T5
  • GoPro Hero 11

Codes often confused with 9006.59

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is HS code 8525.81 through 8525.89, which covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders. In many modern customs jurisdictions, consumer digital cameras are moved to 8525.89. Another common error is HS code 9007, which is strictly for cinematographic (motion picture) cameras. Users must also be careful not to include separate lenses, which are classified under 9002.11, even if they are intended for use with a 9006.59 camera.

8525.81Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders; high-speed goods as specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter8525.89Television cameras; n.e.c. in item no 8525.890.07Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus9002.11Lenses; 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)

Top exporters and importers of HS 900659 (the code used for digital camera), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900659 (the code used for digital camera) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 900659, not only digital camera.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Thailand $35M
  2. 2 Singapore $18M
  3. 3 China $15M

World total: $156M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $22M
  2. 2 Singapore $18M
  3. 3 Poland $14M

World total: $171M 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 digital camera

Brazil splits HS 9006.59 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about digital camera

What is the HS code for Digital camera?

The HS code for Digital camera is 900659 (Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006). According to this specific guide, the HS code is 9006.59, though many consumer models are often found under 8525.89.

How do I classify Digital camera for customs?

Digital camera is classified under HS code 900659 — Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include the lens?

If the camera is imported with a lens attached, it is usually classified together. However, lenses imported separately are classified under heading 9002.

Which countries are the top exporters of digital camera (HS 900659)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900659 (the code used for digital camera) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($35M, 23% of world exports), Singapore ($18M) and China ($15M). World exports came to about $156M, 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 digital camera (HS 900659)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 900659 (the code used for digital camera) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($22M, 13% of world imports), Singapore ($18M) and Poland ($14M). World imports came to about $171M, 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 Digital camera the same in all countries?

The base HS code 900659 for Digital camera 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 digital camera in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 900659 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for digital camera depends on the product's details: 9006.59.30 (Laser photocomposers for printing plates), 9006.59.40 (Other fixed-focus cameras), 9006.59.51 (Adjustable-focus cameras, 45 x 60 mm or larger), 9006.59.59 (Other adjustable-focus cameras).