U.S. exports of 35mm Roll Film Cameras (HS 900653) totaled $4.0M in August 2026.
Importers of 35mm Roll Film Cameras paid $82K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGermany leads US imports of 35mm roll film cameras, a heading that encompasses both precision SLR bodies and one-time-use disposable cameras — a wide commercial range reflected in the six 10-digit lines, which separate SLR through-the-lens viewfinder cameras (9006530205), one-time-use cameras with and without flash (9006530210, 9006530220), and other 35mm cameras by flash configuration. Japan and China are also significant suppliers, with Japan historically associated with high-end SLR and rangefinder bodies. The continued trade activity under this heading reflects both collector and professional film photography demand as well as ongoing one-time-use camera production.
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Yes. The US schedule explicitly separates one-time-use cameras with built-in flash (9006530210) and without flash (9006530220) from reusable 35mm cameras. SLR bodies with through-the-lens viewfinders have their own line (9006530205), and other reusable 35mm cameras are further split by flash configuration. The classification turns on whether the camera is designed for a single use and whether it incorporates a built-in electronic flash.
For SLR bodies classified under 9006530205, CBP may request manufacturer specifications confirming the through-the-lens viewfinder design, the commercial invoice with accurate unit values, and — for high-value shipments — an appraisal or catalog documentation. If the camera body is imported with interchangeable lenses, the lens may need to be classified separately under Chapter 90, so presenting a detailed packing list that itemizes each component is advisable.
Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 9006
Subheading 900653 · $4.0M of $20.2M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.5M of 35mm Roll Film Cameras and exported $39.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9006530270 | Other Cameras, Roll Film 35mm, No Flash, NESOI | $431K | 11.78% | 97.17% | $51K |
| 9006530210 | One Time Use Camera, 35mm Film With Built-in Flash | $212K | 0.34% | 2.70% | $715 |
| 9006530250 | Other Cameras, 35mm Film, With Built-in Elect Flash | $92K | 15.28% | 97.70% | $14K |
| 9006530220 | One Time Use Cameras, 35mm Film, No Flash, NESOI | $92K | 15.94% | 87.15% | $15K |
| 9006530205 | Cameras, Thru-Lens Viewfinder(Slr), Film Width 35mm | $18K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9006530290 | Photo Cameras for Roll Film of A Width of 35 Mm | $2.1M |
| 9006530205 | Cameras, Thru-Lens Viewfinder(Slr), Film Width 35mm | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Japan and Canada together take 55% of it.
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rate provision · imports
26.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.76% of imports for consumption.