Product classification
HS code for Movie projector: 9007.20
Projectors, cinematographic, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Classification of movie projector under HS 9007.20
Movie projectors are classified under HS code 9007.20. This code is situated within Chapter 90, which covers optical and cinematographic instruments. Specifically, heading 9007 includes both cinematographic cameras and projectors. The subheading 9007.20 is dedicated to the projectors themselves, which are devices designed to project a series of images from a film strip onto a screen, creating the illusion of motion. These devices may or may not incorporate sound reproduction apparatus, such as optical or magnetic sound heads. The classification is determined by the mechanical and optical nature of the device's projection system. Whether the projector is intended for large-scale cinema theaters or small-scale home use, if it utilizes physical film as the media source, it falls under this heading. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 guide this classification based on the functional description of the apparatus.
- Covers
- 35mm cinema projectors
- 16mm film projectors
- 8mm and Super 8 movie projectors
- Cinematographic projectors with integrated sound systems
- Portable film projectors
- Also under 9007.20
- Barco Series 4
- Christie CP4440-RGB
- NEC NC3541L
- Kinoton FP30
- Dolby Cinema Projector
Codes often confused with 9007.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for movie projectors is HS code 8528.62 or 8528.69, which covers digital projectors (data projectors) used with computers or video sources. Most modern "projectors" sold today are digital and do not use film, meaning they belong in Chapter 85. Another potential error is 9008.50, which covers image projectors other than cinematographic, such as slide projectors or overhead projectors. The distinction lies in the ability to project moving cinematographic film.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900720 (the code used for movie projector), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900720 (the code used for movie projector) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% 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 900720, not only movie projector.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $87M 62% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $27M 19% of world exports
- 3 Canada $6.2M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $140M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $31M 25% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $25M 20% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $126M 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 movie projector
Brazil splits HS 9007.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9007.20.20Cine projectors for 35 mm to 70 mm film
- 9007.20.90Other cinematographic projectors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about movie projector
What is the HS code for Movie projector?
The HS code for Movie projector is 900720 (Projectors, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus). The HS code for a cinematographic movie projector that uses film is 9007.20.
How do I classify Movie projector for customs?
Movie projector is classified under HS code 900720 — Projectors, cinematographic; whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are modern digital cinema projectors classified under 9007.20?
No, digital projectors that use DLP or LCD technology to project video signals are classified under HS code 8528.62 or 8528.69.
Which countries are the top exporters of movie projector (HS 900720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900720 (the code used for movie projector) in UN Comtrade data were China ($87M, 62% of world exports), Hong Kong ($27M) and Canada ($6.2M). World exports came to about $140M, 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 projector (HS 900720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900720 (the code used for movie projector) in UN Comtrade data were China ($31M, 25% of world imports), Hong Kong ($25M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $126M, 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 projector the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900720 for Movie projector 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 projector in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for movie projector depends on the product's details: 9007.20.20 (Cine projectors for 35 mm to 70 mm film), 9007.20.90 (Other cinematographic projectors).