Product classification
HS code for Projector screen: 9010.60
Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic), projection screens.
Classification of projector screen under HS 9010.60
Projector screens are classified under HS code 9010.60, which encompasses photographic or cinematographic laboratory apparatus and equipment, specifically including projection screens. This classification is based on the screen's dedicated use as an accessory to projection equipment. Even though a screen might appear to be a simple textile or plastic sheet, its specialized coating (for gain and contrast) and its mechanical housing (for retraction or tensioning) qualify it as specialized equipment within the optical and cinematographic industry. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the screen is manual, motorized, or fixed-frame, as the primary function is the display of projected images.
- Covers
- Motorized electric projector screens
- Manual pull-down projection screens
- Fixed-frame home theater screens
- Portable tripod projection screens
- Inflatable outdoor movie 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. Projector screens are often misclassified under HS code 3926.90 (other articles of plastic) or 6303.92 (synthetic fiber curtains/blinds) due to their material composition. However, because they are specifically designed for image projection, the specific provision in 9010.60 for "projection screens" overrides these general material-based classifications according to the principle of specificity in GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 901060 (the code used for projector screen), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901060 (the code used for projector 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 projector 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 projector screen
Brazil classifies projector 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 projector screen
What is the HS code for Projector screen?
The HS code for Projector screen is 901060 (Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens). The standard international HS code for projector screens is 9010.60.
How do I classify Projector screen for customs?
Projector screen is classified under HS code 901060 — Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover screen fabric sold by the roll?
No, screen fabric sold in bulk rolls without mounting hardware is typically classified by its material (e.g., Chapter 39 or 59) rather than as a finished projection screen.
Which countries are the top exporters of projector screen (HS 901060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901060 (the code used for projector 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 projector screen (HS 901060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901060 (the code used for projector 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 Projector screen the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901060 for Projector 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 projector screen in Brazil?
In Brazil, projector screen (HS 901060) is classified under NCM 9010.60.00.