Product classification
HS code for Polaroid camera: 9006.40
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), instant print cameras.
Classification of polaroid camera under HS 9006.40
Polaroid cameras, or instant print cameras, are classified under HS code 9006.40. This code is situated within Heading 9006, which covers photographic cameras (excluding cinematographic ones) and flashbulbs. Subheading 9006.40 is specifically reserved for "instant print cameras." The classification is determined by the unique functional characteristic of these devices: the ability to produce a finished photograph immediately after exposure. This distinguishes them from standard film cameras, which require external chemical processing, and digital cameras, which record images electronically. Despite the rise of digital technology, the Harmonized System maintains this specific category for cameras that use self-developing film. The classification applies to the camera body itself. The classification logic is straightforward: if the camera is designed to output a physical print directly from the device using chemical-based film, it meets the criteria for 9006.40. This remains true even if the camera includes modern features like a digital viewfinder or electronic flash, as long as the primary output method is instant film development.
- Covers
- Polaroid instant film cameras
- Fujifilm Instax cameras
- Vintage instant print cameras
- Handheld instant cameras with built-in development units
- Specialized instant print cameras for medical or scientific use
- Also under 9006.40
- Fujifilm Instax Mini
- Polaroid Now
- Kodak Printomatic
- Canon Ivy CLIQ
- Lomography Lomo'Instant
Codes often confused with 9006.40
Common mistake. Polaroid cameras are frequently misclassified under 8525.89, which is the code for digital cameras. While some modern instant cameras have digital components, their primary classification remains 9006.40 if they use instant film. Another error is using 9006.59, which covers other types of film cameras. Because "instant print" is a specific subheading (9006.40), it takes precedence over the general film camera categories. Finally, the film itself is often incorrectly grouped with the camera, but it must be classified separately under Chapter 37.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900640 (the code used for polaroid camera), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900640 (the code used for polaroid camera) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 18% 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 900640, not only polaroid camera.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $201M 24% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $139M 17% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $108M 13% of world exports
World total: $841M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Hong Kong $190M 18% of world imports
- 2 United States $153M 15% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $90M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 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 polaroid camera
Brazil classifies polaroid camera under NCM 9006.40.00: HS 9006.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polaroid camera
What is the HS code for Polaroid camera?
The HS code for Polaroid camera is 900640 (Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras).
How do I classify Polaroid camera for customs?
Polaroid camera is classified under HS code 900640 — Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Polaroid cameras?
The HS code for Polaroid and other instant print cameras is 9006.40.
Is the instant film included in this HS code?
No, the film packs are classified separately under Chapter 37 (Photographic or cinematographic goods), typically under 3701 or 3702 depending on the format.
Which countries are the top exporters of polaroid camera (HS 900640)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900640 (the code used for polaroid camera) in UN Comtrade data were China ($201M, 24% of world exports), Hong Kong ($139M) and the Netherlands ($108M). World exports came to about $841M, 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 polaroid camera (HS 900640)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900640 (the code used for polaroid camera) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($190M, 18% of world imports), the United States ($153M) and the Netherlands ($90M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Polaroid camera the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900640 for Polaroid 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 polaroid camera in Brazil?
In Brazil, polaroid camera (HS 900640) is classified under NCM 9006.40.00.