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U.S. imports of photographic & cinematographic laboratory equipment & negatoscopes (HS 901050) totaled $917K in June 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Photographic & Cinematographic Laboratory Equipment & Negatoscopes paid $93K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $913K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photographic & Cinematographic Laboratory Equipment & Negatoscopes imports of $917K in June 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $783K.
Specialized apparatus for professional photo and cinema labs — including contact printers (9010501000), developing tanks (9010502000), cinema film editors and splicers (9010503000), and film viewers and titlers (9010504000, 9010505000) — falls under this heading alongside a catch-all line (9010506000) for other lab equipment and negatoscopes used in medical and industrial imaging. Germany leads US import supply, followed by China and Italy, reflecting the concentration of precision optical and photographic manufacturing in those markets. Importers should note that some lines within this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, particularly for Chinese-sourced goods. Classification disputes often arise between this heading and related optical instrument headings, so the specific function and design of the apparatus are determinative.
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The key is whether the apparatus is specifically designed for use in a photographic or cinematographic laboratory context. General-purpose optical instruments typically fall under headings 9011 or 9013, while equipment purpose-built for film processing, printing, or editing workflows belongs under 9010.50. When function is ambiguous, the product's design specifications and marketing documentation are critical evidence for classification.
Yes, many tariff lines under this heading for goods originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the applicable action list and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry, as coverage and exclusion status can change.
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APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC LABS NES
HS 9010506000
PHOTO FILM VIEWERS, TITLERS, SPLICERS&EDITORS NES
HS 9010505000
CONTACT PRINTERS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORIES
HS 9010501000
DEVELOPING TANKS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORIES
HS 9010502000
EDITORS&COMBINATION EDITOR-SPLICER FOR CINEMA FILM
HS 9010503000
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $590K | $16K | -$574K |
| JAPAN | $19K | $256K | +$237K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $52K | $201K | +$149K |
| ITALY | $119K | $121K | +$2K |
| GERMANY | $83K | $13K | -$70K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9010506000 | APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC LABS NES | $881K | 10.13% | 99.62% | $89K |
| 9010505000 | PHOTO FILM VIEWERS, TITLERS, SPLICERS&EDITORS NES | $36K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 9010502000 | DEVELOPING TANKS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC LABORATORIES | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 9010504000 | FILM VIEWERS AND TITLERS W/OPTICAL LENS NESOI | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $632K | -- | -$632K |
| California | $3K | $402K | +$400K |
| Minnesota | -- | $201K | +$201K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $679K | -- | -$679K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $247K | +$247K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $16K | $223K | +$207K |