End-UseCategory 4

Photographic Equipment

Name: Photographic Equipment (End-Use 41130) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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End-Use 41130Commodity5-digitImport

U.S. imports · July 2026: $437.9M; YTD $2.7B

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U.S. imports of photographic equipment (End-Use 41130) totaled $437.9M in July 2026, traded with 70 countries.

Importers of Photographic Equipment paid $46.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $405.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photographic Equipment imports of $437.9M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $379.7M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Cameras, lenses, film scanners, and related photographic apparatus make up this import end-use grouping, with precision optical manufacturing in Japan and Germany historically anchoring the high-end segment. Classification distinctions between digital cameras, camera modules, and optical instruments can be technically complex at the HTS level, particularly as smartphone camera components blur traditional product boundaries. Importers of professional-grade optical equipment should verify whether specific lines are subject to antidumping orders or Section 301 measures, as applicability varies by product type and origin.

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9.3K shipments/mo

End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$437.9MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$534.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Commodity 19 of 30 in category 4

Share of category 4 imports0.73%

Commodity 41130 · $437.9M of $60.2B

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Imports · July 2026

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Vietnam and Thailand together supply 44% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are digital camera modules distinguished from finished cameras for HTS classification purposes?

Finished digital cameras are generally classified as complete optical instruments, while camera modules (lens plus sensor assemblies without a complete camera body) may fall under different HTS headings for parts or optical components. The distinction turns on whether the article is presented as a complete, functional camera — a determination that often requires a binding ruling request for novel form factors.

Are professional cinema or broadcast cameras included in this end-use category?

End-use category 41130 captures photographic equipment broadly, but professional broadcast and cinema cameras may be tracked separately in trade statistics depending on their HTS classification. Importers should confirm the specific end-use assignment with their customs broker, as the boundary between consumer photo equipment and professional broadcast apparatus affects both statistical reporting and applicable duty treatment.