U.S. imports of Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Other) (HS 900669) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 15 countries.
Importers of Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Other) paid $171K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Other) imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSubject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, which dominates US imports of this heading, photographic flashlight apparatus classified here excludes the discharge lamp-based units covered elsewhere in the schedule. The two US tariff lines split single-use consumables — flashbulbs, flashcubes, and similar devices (9006690110) — from all other flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs not elsewhere specified (9006690150). Vietnam and the United Kingdom are secondary suppliers, giving importers some geographic flexibility when managing Section 301 exposure. Classification turns on whether the device is a consumable pyrotechnic-type flashbulb or a reusable electronic flash unit.
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Single-use consumables such as flashbulbs and flashcubes fall under 9006690110, while reusable electronic flash units and all other flashlight apparatus not elsewhere specified are classified under 9006690150. The key distinction is whether the light-producing element is a one-time pyrotechnic or chemical charge versus a rechargeable electronic discharge tube.
Yes. Imports from China in this heading are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the normal column 1 rate. Importers should verify the applicable list and any granted exclusions with a licensed customs broker before entry.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$601KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.7M of Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Other) and exported $8.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 9006
Subheading 900669 · $1.4M of $26.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9006690150 | Photographic Flashlight Apparatus& Flashbulb NESOI | $1.2M | 11.67% | 96.80% | $135K |
| 9006690110 | Flashbulbs, Flashcubes and the Like | $288K | 12.38% | 99.04% | $36K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9006690110 | Flashbulbs, Flashcubes and the Like | $401K |
| 9006690150 | Photographic Flashlight Apparatus& Flashbulb NESOI | $199K |
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 · August 2026
origin
China and United Kingdom together supply 100% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
2.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.82% of imports for consumption.