U.S. imports of Cinematographic Cameras (HS 900710) totaled $880K in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Cinematographic Cameras paid $85K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cinematographic Cameras imports of $880K in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $709K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProfessional motion-picture cameras — whether shooting on traditional film or designed for high-speed or specialized cinematographic capture — are classified under the single US tariff line 9007100000. Denmark leads US imports under this heading, a reflection of the global prominence of certain Scandinavian precision-optics and camera manufacturers in the professional film industry. Canada and Germany are also significant sources. Unlike broadcast or consumer video cameras (which fall under chapter 85), cinematographic cameras are defined by their use with photographic film, making the film-versus-electronic-sensor distinction the primary classification boundary.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
36 import shipments a month
Cinematographic cameras under heading 9007 are designed to expose photographic film, while broadcast and professional video cameras that capture images electronically are classified under chapter 85 (typically heading 8525). The recording medium — photographic film versus electronic sensor or tape — is the decisive technical criterion.
Denmark is an EU member state, and the US does not currently have a free trade agreement with the EU, so no preferential tariff treatment applies to Danish-origin cinematographic cameras. Standard MFN column 1 rates govern these entries.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 9007
Subheading 900710 · $880K of $4.2M
Trade Directory
List your company under HS 900710 — Cinematographic Cameras, so the companies trading it can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9007100000 | Cinematographic Cameras | $880K | 9.61% | 88.42% | $85K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9007100000 | Cinematographic Cameras | $922K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Denmark and Canada together supply 84% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Canada 2.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.61% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$880KYoY · free account
Exports
$922KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.9M of Cinematographic Cameras and exported $16.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.