Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Objective Lenses & Parts for Cameras, Projectors & Photographic Enlargers (HS 900211) totaled $72.7M in August 2026, imported from 57 countries.
Importers of Objective Lenses & Parts for Cameras, Projectors & Photographic Enlargers paid $10.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMounted objective lenses designed for cameras, projectors, and photographic enlargers or reducers represent a high-value segment of the optical trade, covering everything from cinema projection optics to CCTV surveillance lenses. Japan leads US imports under this heading, consistent with its dominant role in precision camera and imaging optics manufacturing. The US schedule distinguishes projection lenses (9002114000), mounted lenses for closed-circuit TV cameras (9002116000), and camera/photographic enlarger lenses not elsewhere specified (9002119000) — a distinction that matters because CCTV lens imports from China may carry Section 301 exposure. Thailand and Vietnam are also significant suppliers, reflecting the regional shift of Japanese optical manufacturers' production bases.
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2.4K import shipments a month
Yes. The US tariff schedule carves out a dedicated 10-digit line (9002116000) specifically for mounted lenses used in closed-circuit TV cameras, separate from general camera lenses (9002119000) and projection lenses (9002114000). Correct classification depends on the intended end-use application of the lens, so importers should retain product specifications and end-use documentation.
Mounted CCTV lenses originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Lenses from Japan, Thailand, or Vietnam — the other leading suppliers — are not currently subject to Section 301 measures on this product. Importers sourcing from multiple origins should track origin documentation carefully to ensure correct duty treatment at entry.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 9002
Subheading 900211 · $72.7M of $119.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9002119000 | Lenses for Cameras/Photographic Enlarge/Reduce Nes | $62.3M | 14.31% | 99.60% | $8.9M |
| 9002116000 | Mounted Lenses for Closed-Circuit Tv Cameras | $4.0M | 18.53% | 99.65% | $737K |
| 9002114000 | Lenses and Parts for Projection | $3.0M | 14.55% | 100.00% | $431K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9002119000 | Lenses for Cameras/Photographic Enlarge/Reduce Nes | $10.0M |
| 9002116000 | Mounted Lenses for Closed-Circuit Tv Cameras | $3.5M |
| 9002114000 | Lenses and Parts for Projection | $2.0M |
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.
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Imports
$72.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$15.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $796.7M of Objective Lenses & Parts for Cameras, Projectors & Photographic Enlargers and exported $200.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Thailand together supply 61% of it. China pays 38.1% duty; Malaysia 12.3%.
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rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.56% of imports for consumption.