Product classification
HS code for Movie camera: 9007.10
Cameras, cinematographic, whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus.
Classification of movie camera under HS 9007.10
Movie cameras, specifically those designed for cinematography, are classified under HS code 9007.10. This classification is part of Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9007 specifically addresses cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not they incorporate sound recording or reproducing apparatus. The classification 9007.10 is reserved for the cameras themselves. To qualify for this code, the camera must be capable of recording a series of images on a film strip, which distinguishes it from still-image cameras. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the camera is intended for professional studio use or amateur cinematography, provided it utilizes traditional film media. The technical specifications of the lens or the inclusion of integrated sound recording modules do not move the product out of this heading.
- Covers
- Professional 35mm cinematographic cameras
- 16mm film movie cameras
- 8mm and Super 8 film cameras
- Cinematographic cameras with integrated sound recording
- High-speed cinematographic cameras for film
- Also under 9007.10
- ARRI Alexa Mini LF
- RED V-RAPTOR
- Sony VENICE 2
- Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro
- Canon EOS C700
Codes often confused with 9007.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 8525.80 (or 8525.89), which covers television cameras, digital cameras, and video camera recorders. In the modern era, most professional "movie cameras" are digital and do not use film; these must be classified under 8525.89 rather than 9007.10. Additionally, still-image cameras that have a video recording function are often confused with 9007.10 but belong under 9006.59 or 8525.80 depending on their primary design and digital capabilities.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900710 (the code used for movie camera), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900710 (the code used for movie camera) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, 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 900710, not only movie camera.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $27M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 20% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $16M 13% of world exports
World total: $124M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $19M 13% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $18M 12% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $15M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $154M 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 movie camera
Brazil classifies movie camera under NCM 9007.10.00: HS 9007.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about movie camera
What is the HS code for Movie camera?
The HS code for Movie camera is 900710 (Cameras, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus). The HS code for a traditional cinematographic movie camera using film is 9007.10.
How do I classify Movie camera for customs?
Movie camera is classified under HS code 900710 — Cameras, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are digital cinema cameras classified under 9007.10?
No, digital cinema cameras (like those from RED or ARRI Alexa) are classified under 8525.89 because they capture digital signals rather than using photographic film.
Which countries are the top exporters of movie camera (HS 900710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900710 (the code used for movie camera) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($27M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and the Netherlands ($16M). World exports came to about $124M, 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 movie camera (HS 900710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900710 (the code used for movie camera) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($19M, 13% of world imports), Malaysia ($18M) and the Netherlands ($15M). World imports came to about $154M, 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 Movie camera the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900710 for Movie 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 movie camera in Brazil?
In Brazil, movie camera (HS 900710) is classified under NCM 9007.10.00.