Product classification
HS code for Mounted lens: 9002.19
Lenses, objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked).
Classification of mounted lens under HS 9002.19
Mounted objective lenses, excluding those for cameras or projectors, are classified under HS code 9002.19. This classification is part of Chapter 90, which deals with high-precision optical and medical equipment. Heading 9002 is reserved for optical elements that have been mounted for use as parts or fittings in instruments. While 9002.11 covers objective lenses for cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers, 9002.19 serves as the "other" category for objective lenses used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial applications. These lenses are typically the primary light-gathering components in an optical system. To be classified here, the lens must be "mounted," meaning it is secured in a housing or frame ready for installation. The classification applies to lenses made of any material, including specialized optical plastics or crystals, as long as they are optically worked and intended for use in instruments like microscopes, telescopes, or laser systems. The distinction between 9002.11 and 9002.19 is based entirely on the end-use application of the objective lens.
- Covers
- Microscope objective lenses
- Telescope objective lenses
- Laser focusing lenses (mounted)
- Industrial inspection lenses
- Medical imaging objective lenses
- Mounted lenses for surveying instruments
- Also under 9002.19
- Olympus UPlanFLN microscope objectives
- Karl Storz endoscope lenses
- Edmund Optics C-mount machine vision lenses
- Celestron telescope objective assemblies
- Leica APO-Chromat microscope objectives
Codes often confused with 9002.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 9002.11 and 9002.19. Code 9002.11 is strictly for lenses used in cameras, projectors, or photographic equipment. If the lens is for any other instrument, 9002.19 is the correct choice. Additionally, unmounted lenses are classified under 9001.90. It is also important not to confuse these with complete instruments; for example, a complete telescope is classified under 9005, while only the replacement mounted objective lens would fall under 9002.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900219 (the code used for mounted lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900219 (the code used for mounted lens) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 36% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 900219, not only mounted lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.9B 41% of world exports
- 2 China $1.8B 19% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$1.1B 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $9.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.8B 36% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $737M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $496M 9.9% of world imports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $5.0B 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 code for mounted lens
Brazil classifies mounted lens under NCM 9002.19.00: HS 9002.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about mounted lens
What is the HS code for Mounted lens?
The HS code for Mounted lens is 900219 (Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)). The HS code for mounted objective lenses (other than for cameras or projectors) is 9002.19.
How do I classify Mounted lens for customs?
Mounted lens is classified under HS code 900219 — Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include eyeglass lenses?
No, eyeglass lenses are classified under heading 9001 if they are unmounted, or heading 9004 if they are part of finished spectacles.
Which countries are the top exporters of mounted lens (HS 900219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900219 (the code used for mounted lens) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.9B, 41% of world exports), China ($1.8B) and Taiwan (about $1.1B). World exports came to about $9.5B, 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 mounted lens (HS 900219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900219 (the code used for mounted lens) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 36% of world imports), Hong Kong ($737M) and the Netherlands ($496M). World imports came to about $5.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 54% of its imports here ($452M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Mounted lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900219 for Mounted 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 mounted lens in Brazil?
In Brazil, mounted lens (HS 900219) is classified under NCM 9002.19.00.