Product classification
HS code for Still camera: 9006.59
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), n.e.c. in heading no 9006.
Classification of still camera under HS 9006.59
Still cameras are classified under HS code 9006.59. This classification falls under Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9006 is dedicated to photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras. While many subheadings under 9006 specify cameras for specialized uses (such as medical, underwater, or aerial photography) or instant print cameras, 9006.59 serves as the residual category for other photographic cameras. It is important to note that this heading primarily applies to analog (film) cameras. In the modern Harmonized System, digital still cameras have been moved to Chapter 85, making 9006.59 the home for traditional film-based technology and specialized non-digital optical capture devices.
- Covers
- Analog 35mm film cameras
- Fixed-focus film cameras
- Disposable film cameras
- Medium format film cameras
- Large format view cameras
- Rangefinder film cameras
- Also under 9006.59
- Sony Alpha A7 III
- Canon EOS R5
- Nikon Z9
- Fujifilm X-T5
- GoPro Hero 11
Codes often confused with 9006.59
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 8525.89 (formerly 8525.80), which covers digital cameras. Most modern consumer cameras are digital and belong in Chapter 85, not 9006. Another confusion arises with HS code 9007, which is reserved for cinematographic (motion picture) cameras. Finally, instant print cameras (like Polaroids) are specifically classified under 9006.40 rather than 9006.59.
Top exporters and importers of HS 900659 (the code used for still camera), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 900659 (the code used for still camera) in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, 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 900659, not only still camera.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $35M 23% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $18M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $15M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $156M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $22M 13% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $18M 11% of world imports
- 3 Poland $14M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $171M 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 codes for still camera
Brazil splits HS 9006.59 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9006.59.30Laser photocomposers for printing plates
- 9006.59.40Other fixed-focus cameras
- 9006.59.51Adjustable-focus cameras, 45 x 60 mm or larger
- 9006.59.59Other adjustable-focus cameras
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about still camera
What is the HS code for Still camera?
The HS code for Still camera is 900659 (Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006). The HS code for non-digital still cameras is 9006.59.
How do I classify Still camera for customs?
Still camera is classified under HS code 900659 — Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include digital SLR cameras?
No, digital SLR cameras are classified under HS code 8525.89 because they utilize electronic sensors rather than photographic film.
Which countries are the top exporters of still camera (HS 900659)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 900659 (the code used for still camera) in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($35M, 23% of world exports), Singapore ($18M) and China ($15M). World exports came to about $156M, 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 still camera (HS 900659)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 900659 (the code used for still camera) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($22M, 13% of world imports), Singapore ($18M) and Poland ($14M). World imports came to about $171M, 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 Still camera the same in all countries?
The base HS code 900659 for Still 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 still camera in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 900659 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for still camera depends on the product's details: 9006.59.30 (Laser photocomposers for printing plates), 9006.59.40 (Other fixed-focus cameras), 9006.59.51 (Adjustable-focus cameras, 45 x 60 mm or larger), 9006.59.59 (Other adjustable-focus cameras).