U.S. exports of Parts and Accessories for Cinematographic Cameras (HS 900791) totaled $6.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Parts and Accessories for Cinematographic Cameras paid $434K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.50% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrecision components and accessories dedicated to film-based motion-picture cameras — including mechanical drive parts, viewfinder assemblies, and camera-specific accessories — are split across three US tariff lines (9007910002, 9007914000, and 9007918001) that separately enumerate parts, accessories, and a combined category. China dominates supply, but Costa Rica is a notable secondary source, reflecting established optical and precision-manufacturing operations there. Germany and Japan also contribute, consistent with their roles as home markets for professional cinematographic equipment manufacturers whose spare-parts supply chains mirror their camera production.
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264 import shipments a month
Accessories specifically designed and marketed for use with cinematographic cameras — such as matte boxes, follow-focus units, or camera-specific shoulder rigs — are generally classifiable under heading 900791. However, if the accessory is equally suitable for use with broadcast video cameras or other optical instruments, it may need to be assessed under a different heading. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for multi-use accessories.
Technical drawings, manufacturer part numbers, and a bill of materials showing the component's role within the camera mechanism are the most useful supporting documents. CBP may also request evidence that the article is not capable of functioning independently as a complete instrument, which would shift classification toward a finished-goods heading.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 9007
Subheading 900791 · $6.2M of $8.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $36.9M of Parts and Accessories for Cinematographic Cameras and exported $34.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9007918001 | Accessories for Cameras | $1.9M | 14.27% | 100.00% | $270K |
| 9007914000 | Parts for Cameras | $1.3M | 12.39% | 84.08% | $164K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9007910002 | Parts and Accessories for Cameras | $6.2M |
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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Germany and Canada together take 80% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.50% of imports for consumption.