Product classification
HS code for Projector lens: 9002.11
Lenses, objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked).
Classification of projector lens under HS 9002.11
Projector lenses are classified under HS code 9002.11 as mounted objective lenses. This classification applies to optical elements that have been worked (ground and polished) and mounted in a frame or support, making them ready for installation into a projector. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, and cinematographic instruments. Specifically, heading 9002 distinguishes between mounted and unmounted optical elements. Because a projector lens is an "objective" lens—meaning it is the primary lens system that forms the image on the screen—it is categorized under the 9002.11 subheading, which specifically mentions lenses for cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers.
- Covers
- Digital cinema projector lenses
- Short-throw and ultra-short-throw lenses
- Replacement lens assemblies for LCD/DLP projectors
- Anamorphic lenses for wide-screen projection
- Zoom lenses for overhead projectors
- Also under 9002.11
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens
- Sony G Master FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens
- Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH lens
- Epson PowerLite projector lenses
Codes often confused with 9002.11
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9001.90, which covers unmounted optical elements. If the lens is not in a housing or mount, it belongs in 9001. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 9002.19, which is a residual category for "other" objective lenses; however, since 9002.11 explicitly names projectors, it is the legally correct classification for these items.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900211 (the code used for projector lens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900211 (the code used for projector lens) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 900211, not only projector lens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $1.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$633M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 China $583M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $897M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $888M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $728M 11% of world imports
World total: $6.9B 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 codes for projector lens
Brazil splits HS 9002.11 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9002.11.11Objective lenses for photographic cameras
- 9002.11.19Objective lenses for cine cameras and projectors
- 9002.11.20TV camera zoom lenses, 20x or more
- 9002.11.90Other objective lenses for cameras and enlargers
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about projector lens
What is the HS code for Projector lens?
The HS code for Projector lens is 900211 (Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)). The HS code for a mounted objective lens for a projector is 9002.11.
How do I classify Projector lens for customs?
Projector lens is classified under HS code 900211 — Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are lens caps included in this code?
No, lens caps are generally classified according to their constituent material (e.g., plastic in 3926) unless they are imported as part of the complete lens assembly.
Which countries are the top exporters of projector lens (HS 900211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900211 (the code used for projector lens) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.2B, 20% of world exports), Taiwan (about $633M) and China ($583M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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 projector lens (HS 900211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900211 (the code used for projector lens) in UN Comtrade data were China ($897M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($888M) and South Korea ($728M). World imports came to about $6.9B, 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 Projector lens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900211 for Projector 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 projector lens in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900211 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for projector lens depends on the product's details: 9002.11.11 (Objective lenses for photographic cameras), 9002.11.19 (Objective lenses for cine cameras and projectors), 9002.11.20 (TV camera zoom lenses, 20x or more), 9002.11.90 (Other objective lenses for cameras and enlargers).