Product classification
HS code for Slide projector: 9008.50
Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic.
Classification of slide projector under HS 9008.50
The classification of slide projectors under HS code 9008.50 is determined by their function as optical image projectors. Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to optical, photographic, and precision instruments. Heading 9008 specifically includes image projectors other than cinematographic ones, as well as photographic enlargers and reducers. Subheading 9008.50 is a broad category that captures various types of projectors that utilize a light source and lenses to project an image from a transparent medium onto a screen. This includes traditional 35mm slide projectors and overhead projectors. The classification is based on the optical mechanism used to enlarge and display the image. Unlike digital projectors, which rely on electronic signals and are classified in Chapter 85, these devices are primarily mechanical and optical in nature, fitting the criteria for Chapter 90. The presence of a motor for automatic slide changing does not change this classification, as the primary function remains optical projection.
- Covers
- 35mm slide projectors
- Overhead transparency projectors
- Magic lanterns (antique slide projectors)
- Photographic enlargers
- Microform readers with projection capabilities
- Opaque projectors (episcope)
- Also under 9008.50
- Leica Focomat V35
- Beseler 45V-XL
- Epson ELPDC21 Document Camera
- Kodak Carousel Projector
- Artograph Tracer Projector
Codes often confused with 9008.50
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8528.62 or 8528.69, which covers digital projectors (data projectors) designed for use with computers or televisions. Slide projectors in 9008.50 are strictly for physical transparencies. Another common error is using 9007.20, which is reserved for cinematographic projectors (those that project moving film). If the device projects still images from a slide or transparency, it must remain in 9008.50. Parts for these projectors are also sometimes misclassified under 9033 instead of the specific parts heading 9008.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900850 (the code used for slide projector), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900850 (the code used for slide projector) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 80% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% 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 900850, not only slide projector.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $206M 80% of world exports
- 2 United States $10M 4.0% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $6.4M 2.5% of world exports
World total: $259M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $43M 36% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $8.9M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Slovakia $6.7M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $119M 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 slide projector
Brazil classifies slide projector under NCM 9008.50.00: HS 9008.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about slide projector
What is the HS code for Slide projector?
The HS code for Slide projector is 900850 (Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic). The HS code for traditional slide and overhead projectors is 9008.50.
How do I classify Slide projector for customs?
Slide projector is classified under HS code 900850 — Image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, excluding cinematographic. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include modern digital projectors?
No, digital projectors that connect to computers or play video files are classified under heading 8528, as they are considered electronic video display devices rather than simple optical projectors.
Which countries are the top exporters of slide projector (HS 900850)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900850 (the code used for slide projector) in UN Comtrade data were China ($206M, 80% of world exports), the United States ($10M) and Ireland ($6.4M). World exports came to about $259M, 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 slide projector (HS 900850)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900850 (the code used for slide projector) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($43M, 36% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($8.9M) and Slovakia ($6.7M). World imports came to about $119M, 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 Slide projector the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900850 for Slide 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 slide projector in Brazil?
In Brazil, slide projector (HS 900850) is classified under NCM 9008.50.00.