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U.S. imports of electronic flash (discharge lamp) apparatus for photography (HS 900661) totaled $998K in May 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Electronic Flash (Discharge Lamp) Apparatus for Photography paid $120K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $953K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electronic Flash (Discharge Lamp) Apparatus for Photography imports of $998K in May 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $870K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataElectronic flash units — including camera-mounted speedlights with automatic exposure control and studio-style discharge lamp systems — are subdivided in the US schedule by mounting configuration and automation: camera-mount units with automatic flash (9006610020), other camera-mount units (9006610040), and non-camera-mount discharge lamp flashlights (9006610060). Thailand is the leading US supplier, with Poland and China also among the top sources, a mix that reflects both consumer-electronics assembly in Southeast Asia and European studio-lighting manufacturing. Importers should note that Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin flash apparatus.
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Camera-mount flash units (9006610020 and 9006610040) are designed with a hot-shoe or sync-port interface for direct attachment to a camera body and are intended to fire in coordination with the camera's shutter. Non-camera-mount discharge lamp units (9006610060) — such as studio monolights or power-pack strobe systems — are freestanding and triggered via sync cable or wireless trigger rather than direct camera mounting. The physical interface design and intended use are the primary classification factors.
The 'automatic flash' designation in 9006610020 generally refers to units with automatic exposure control, which includes TTL (through-the-lens) metering systems as well as sensor-based auto-thyristor designs. To support this classification, importers should retain manufacturer specifications or product datasheets confirming the automatic exposure control mechanism. Units that operate only in manual power-output mode would more appropriately fall under 9006610040.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $393K | -- | -$393K |
| JAPAN | $154K | $4K | -$151K |
| TAIWAN | $151K | -- | -$151K |
| SWITZERLAND | $86K | -- | -$86K |
| POLAND | $77K | -- | -$77K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9006610060 | DISCHARGE LAMP (ELECTRONIC) FLASHLIGHT, NESOI | $488K | 11.03% | 100.00% | $54K |
| 9006610020 | DISCHRGE LAMP & FLASHLGHT, CAMERA MOUNT, AUTO FLSH | $234K | 9.66% | 96.48% | $23K |
| 9006610040 | DISCHRGE LAMP & FLASHLIGHT, CAMERA MOUNT, NESOI | $194K | 10.49% | 100.00% | $20K |
DISCHARGE LAMP (ELECTRONIC) FLASHLIGHT, NESOI
DISCHRGE LAMP & FLASHLGHT, CAMERA MOUNT, AUTO FLSH
DISCHRGE LAMP & FLASHLIGHT, CAMERA MOUNT, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9006610000 | PHOTO DISCHARGE LAMP (ELECTRONIC) FLASHLGHT APPRTS | $68K |
PHOTO DISCHARGE LAMP (ELECTRONIC) FLASHLGHT APPRTS
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $358K | $4K | -$354K |
| California | $321K | $21K | -$299K |
| New Jersey | $107K | $3K | -$104K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $288K | -- | -$288K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $173K | -- | -$173K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $136K | -- | -$136K |