Heading · Chapter 90
9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus
Heading 9007 is divided into 4 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 90, optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical….
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 3.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye 3.7% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA Free – 4.9% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 2% 
Canada Free – 6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Brazil 7.2% – 20% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 17.4% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 10.8% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 1% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 8% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% – 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 15% Subheadings 4
- 9007.10Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether: cameras
- 9007.20Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether: projectors
- 9007.91Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether: parts and accessories, for cameras
- 9007.92Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether: parts and accessories, for projectors
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$55kUS$55k+US$1m+US$8m+> US$32m
Exports: 160
- China: US$156m
- United States: US$83m
- United Kingdom: US$37m
- Canada: US$34m
- Germany: US$32m
- Japan: US$30m
- Belgium: US$27m
- Netherlands: US$26m
- Bahamas: US$15m
- Denmark: US$14m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$13m
- India: US$12m
- Romania: US$12m
- Sweden: US$11m
- France: US$11m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Taiwan: US$8m
- Malaysia: US$7m
- Australia: US$7m
- Singapore: US$7m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Austria: US$6m
- Hungary: US$5m
- Spain: US$5m
- Latvia: US$5m
- Italy: US$5m
- Costa Rica: US$4m
- Israel: US$4m
- Poland: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- Philippines: US$3m
- Kuwait: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- South Korea: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Vietnam: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- United Arab Emirates: US$937k
- Ukraine: US$914k
- Türkiye: US$856k
- Luxembourg: US$797k
- Mexico: US$795k
- Chile: US$790k
- Slovakia: US$729k
- Slovenia: US$674k
- Croatia: US$579k
- Finland: US$494k
- Greece: US$418k
- Bulgaria: US$393k
- Barbados: US$392k
- Morocco: US$388k
- Estonia: US$357k
- Tanzania: US$330k
- Lithuania: US$315k
- Colombia: US$306k
- Seychelles: US$278k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$243kUS$243k+US$2m+US$8m+> US$22m
Imports: 204
- United States: US$101m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$41m
- France: US$35m
- China: US$34m
- United Kingdom: US$32m
- Saudi Arabia: US$31m
- Singapore: US$22m
- Canada: US$22m
- Germany: US$21m
- Philippines: US$20m
- Japan: US$16m
- Netherlands: US$15m
- Belgium: US$12m
- United Arab Emirates: US$12m
- Kenya: US$12m
- Brazil: US$12m
- India: US$11m
- Australia: US$10m
- Czechia: US$9m
- Russia: US$9m
- Spain: US$8m
- Poland: US$8m
- Mexico: US$7m
- Portugal: US$7m
- Denmark: US$6m
- South Korea: US$6m
- Malaysia: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$5m
- South Africa: US$5m
- Ireland: US$4m
- Sweden: US$4m
- Italy: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- Thailand: US$4m
- Indonesia: US$3m
- Norway: US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- New Zealand: US$3m
- Lithuania: US$3m
- Hungary: US$3m
- Finland: US$3m
- Vietnam: US$3m
- Morocco: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Greece: US$2m
- Colombia: US$2m
- Türkiye: US$2m
- Peru: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$1m
- Ecuador: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Bulgaria: US$1m
- Central African Republic: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
- Slovakia: US$1m
- Uruguay: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$156m | 24.5% |
| 2 | United States | US$83m | 13% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$37m | 5.8% |
| 4 | Canada | US$34m | 5.4% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$32m | 5.1% |
| 6 | Japan | US$30m | 4.7% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$27m | 4.3% |
| 8 |  Netherlands | US$26m | 4.1% |
| 9 |  Bahamas | US$15m | 2.4% |
| 10 |  Denmark | US$14m | 2.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$101m | 15.8% |
| 2 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$41m | 6.4% |
| 3 |  France | US$35m | 5.5% |
| 4 | China | US$34m | 5.3% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | US$32m | 5% |
| 6 |  Saudi Arabia | US$31m | 4.9% |
| 7 |  Singapore | US$22m | 3.5% |
| 8 | Canada | US$22m | 3.5% |
| 9 | Germany | US$21m | 3.2% |
| 10 |  Philippines | US$20m | 3.1% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 9007 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 9007 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 3.7%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 9007 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 3.7%.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 9007 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.9%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 9007 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 2.1%). 4 of them are duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 9007 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 10%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 9007 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 7.2% and 20% (average 17.4%).
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 9007 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 9007 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 1%). 5 of them are duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 9007 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 9007 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 9007 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 5%.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 9007 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 9007 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 9007 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 9007 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 8%.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 9007 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 10% and 20% (average 15%).
In 2024, countries exported heading 9007 goods worth US$636m (−4.4% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$156m), followed by the United States.
The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$101m.
The United Kingdom ranked 3rd among 160 exporters with US$37m.
The United Kingdom imported US$32m.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus?
Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus fall under HS heading 9007, part of chapter 90, in section XVIII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on cinematographic cameras and projectors in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9007 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on cinematographic cameras and projectors in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9007 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most cinematographic cameras and projectors?
China, with US$156m in 2024 (24.5% of world exports).