U.S. imports of Still Photographic Cameras (NESOI) (HS 900659) totaled $979K in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Still Photographic Cameras (NESOI) paid $110K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Still Photographic Cameras (NESOI) imports of $979K in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $799K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataJapan leads US imports under this residual still-camera heading, which captures a broad array of non-cinematographic cameras not covered by the 35mm or instant-print headings — including sub-35mm roll film cameras, disc cameras, cameras used in printing plate preparation, and SLR bodies for magnetically coated film. The heading's sixteen 10-digit lines are organized by film width, focus type, format (disc, 110 cartridge), value threshold, and end-use, making it one of the more classification-intensive subheadings in Chapter 90. South Korea and Germany are also among the top suppliers, reflecting both consumer electronics manufacturing and precision optical instrument production.
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Cameras designed for use in preparing printing plates or cylinders are specifically provided for under 9006592000, which is a dedicated line within this heading. This classification applies regardless of film width or focus type, as the defining criterion is the camera's specialized end-use in the graphic arts or printing industry. Supporting documentation such as technical specifications or the manufacturer's product description confirming this intended use should accompany the entry.
Several lines within 900659 use a $10 per-unit transaction value to separate tariff lines — for example, distinguishing cameras valued not over $10 from those valued over $10. The applicable value is the customs value as determined under CBP's transaction value rules, including any dutiable assists. Importers must ensure that invoice prices accurately reflect the full customs value to avoid misclassification between these lines, which can carry different duty rates.
ImportsExports
Imports
$979KYoY · free account
Exports
$958KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.6M of Still Photographic Cameras (NESOI) and exported $8.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 9006
Subheading 900659 · $979K of $26.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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
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United Kingdom and Japan together supply 70% of it. China pays 23.4% duty; Taiwan 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
0.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.19% of imports for consumption.