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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of parts & accessories for photographic & cinematographic laboratory equipment, negatoscopes & projection screens (HS 901090) totaled $373K in June 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Parts & Accessories for Photographic & Cinematographic Laboratory Equipment, Negatoscopes & Projection Screens paid $42K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $322K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories for Photographic & Cinematographic Laboratory Equipment, Negatoscopes & Projection Screens imports of $373K in June 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $436K.
Replacement and aftermarket components for the apparatus covered by headings 9010.50 and 9010.60 — including parts for contact printers, developing tanks, film editors, negatoscopes, and projection screens — are distributed across three 10-digit lines: 9010900002, 9010908500, and 9010909500. Austria leads US import supply for this parts category, with Canada and Japan also significant sources, suggesting a mix of high-precision European components and Asian-manufactured assemblies. Classification of parts under this heading versus a more specific parts heading (such as 9010.90 versus 9011.90 for microscope parts) depends on which parent apparatus the component is designed to serve. Importers should retain technical documentation linking each part to its intended apparatus to support classification decisions.
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The governing principle is the essential character and design purpose of the part — it must be identifiable as suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus covered by 9010.50 or 9010.60. Generic fasteners, motors, or electronic subassemblies that serve multiple apparatus types may instead classify under their own specific headings. Detailed engineering drawings and the manufacturer's parts catalog are the most useful supporting documents.
Austria, as an EU member state, is not currently subject to Section 301 tariffs applicable to China, nor to most Section 232 measures affecting steel and aluminum (though those apply to the base materials, not finished optical parts). However, importers should confirm current trade remedy status with a licensed customs broker, as measures can change.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9010909500 | PTS & ACCESSORIES OF PHOTO APPARATUS & EQUIP,NESOI | $238K | 10.58% | 79.78% | $25K |
| 9010908500 | PARTS AND ACCESS OF ARTCLES OF 9010.50 AND 9010.60 | $135K | 12.82% | 98.07% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9010900002 | PTS & ACCESS OF APPRT & EQUIP FOR PHOTO/CINEMA LAB | $404K |
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $28K | $183K | +$155K |
| California | $118K | $66K | -$53K |
| Connecticut | -- | $101K | +$101K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $25K | $147K | +$122K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $108K | +$108K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $77K | $22K | -$54K |