Product classification
HS code for Projection screen: 9010.60
Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic), projection screens.
Classification of projection screen under HS 9010.60
Projection screens are classified under HS code 9010.60 because they are considered essential apparatus for photographic or cinematographic laboratories and presentation environments. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, and cinematographic instruments, and heading 90.10 specifically includes equipment used in the processing or projection of images. A projection screen is more than a simple piece of fabric; it is engineered with specific reflective properties, such as gain and viewing angle, to accurately reproduce images from a projector. This classification applies regardless of the screen's mechanism, whether it is a manual pull-down, a motorized electric unit, or a fixed-frame installation. The technical nature of the surface coating, which often includes glass beads or specialized polymers to enhance light return, justifies its placement in Chapter 90 rather than in textile or plastic chapters. Even if the screen is portable and mounted on a tripod, the primary function remains the optical display of projected media, which dictates its classification under this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Motorized electric projection screens
- Manual pull-down wall-mounted screens
- Portable tripod projection screens
- Fixed-frame home theater screens
- In-ceiling recessed projection screens
- Rear-projection specialized screens
- Also under 9010.60
- Da-Lite projection screens
- Elite Screens
- Epson projection screens
- Optoma projection screens
- Grandview projection screens
Codes often confused with 9010.60
Common mistake. Projection screens are frequently misclassified under 63.03 (curtains or blinds) or 39.21 (plastic sheets) due to their material composition. However, General Interpretative Rule 1 gives precedence to the specific description in 9010.60. They are also sometimes confused with 85.28, which covers monitors and television screens; the distinction is that 85.28 products generate their own light, while 9010.60 products only reflect light from an external source.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901060 (the code used for projection screen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901060 (the code used for projection screen) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% 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 901060, not only projection screen.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $140M 51% of world exports
- 2 United States $20M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Austria $17M 6.0% of world exports
World total: $276M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $33M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $22M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $21M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $229M 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 projection screen
Brazil classifies projection screen under NCM 9010.60.00: HS 9010.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about projection screen
What is the HS code for Projection screen?
The HS code for Projection screen is 901060 (Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens).
How do I classify Projection screen for customs?
Projection screen is classified under HS code 901060 — Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for projection screens?
The international HS code for projection screens used for cinema or presentations is 9010.60.
Are digital LED video walls classified here?
No, digital LED walls and monitors are classified under HS code 85.28 as they are active display devices, not passive projection surfaces.
Which countries are the top exporters of projection screen (HS 901060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901060 (the code used for projection screen) in UN Comtrade data were China ($140M, 51% of world exports), the United States ($20M) and Austria ($17M). World exports came to about $276M, 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 projection screen (HS 901060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901060 (the code used for projection screen) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($33M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($22M) and Saudi Arabia ($21M). World imports came to about $229M, 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 Projection screen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901060 for Projection screen 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 projection screen in Brazil?
In Brazil, projection screen (HS 901060) is classified under NCM 9010.60.00.