Product classification
HS code for Film processor: 9010.10
Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment, for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper.
Classification of film processor under HS 9010.10
A film processor is classified under HS code 9010.10, which covers photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic or cinematographic film or paper in rolls. This classification is found in Chapter 90, which deals with optical, photographic, and medical instruments. The specific subheading 9010.10 is reserved for automated systems that handle the chemical development process, including developing, fixing, and washing, without the need for manual intervention at every stage. This equipment is distinct from manual darkroom tools because of its automated nature and its design for handling continuous rolls of film or paper. Even as digital photography has become dominant, these machines remain classified here when they are used for traditional silver halide processing or for exposing developed film onto rolls of photographic paper.
- Covers
- Automatic film developing machines
- Cinematographic film processors
- Automatic paper processors for photo labs
- Roll-fed photographic developers
- Integrated film exposure and development units
- Also under 9010.10
- Noritsu QSS-3701
- Fuji Frontier 570
- Jobo ATL-1500
- Durst Theta 76
- Kodak RP X-OMAT Processor
Codes often confused with 9010.10
Common mistake. Film processors are sometimes misclassified under 9010.50, which is the residual category for \"other\" photographic laboratory apparatus. However, if the machine is automatic and handles rolls, 9010.10 takes precedence. They may also be confused with digital printers (8443.32), but if the machine uses a chemical development process rather than ink or toner, it remains in 9010.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901010 (the code used for film processor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901010 (the code used for film processor) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 901010, not only film processor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $5.4M 19% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $4.0M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.8M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.7M 15% of world imports
- 2 Liberia $1.6M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $1.4M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 film processor
Brazil splits HS 9010.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9010.10.10Automatic programmable processing tanks and trays
- 9010.10.20Photo enlarger-printers over 1,000 prints an hour
- 9010.10.90Other automatic film and paper processors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about film processor
What is the HS code for Film processor?
The HS code for Film processor is 901010 (Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper). The HS code for automatic film or paper processors used in photographic laboratories is 9010.10.
How do I classify Film processor for customs?
Film processor is classified under HS code 901010 — Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover manual developing tanks?
No, manual developing tanks and other non-automatic photographic equipment are generally classified under HS code 9010.50.
Which countries are the top exporters of film processor (HS 901010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901010 (the code used for film processor) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.4M, 19% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($4.0M) and the United States ($2.8M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 film processor (HS 901010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901010 (the code used for film processor) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.7M, 15% of world imports), Liberia ($1.6M) and Saudi Arabia ($1.4M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 Film processor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901010 for Film processor 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 film processor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901010 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for film processor depends on the product's details: 9010.10.10 (Automatic programmable processing tanks and trays), 9010.10.20 (Photo enlarger-printers over 1,000 prints an hour), 9010.10.90 (Other automatic film and paper processors).