HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of parts and accessories for image projectors, photographic enlargers, and reducers (non-cinematographic) (HS 900890) totaled $376K in June 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Parts and Accessories for Image Projectors, Photographic Enlargers, and Reducers (Non-Cinematographic) paid $20K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $94K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts and Accessories for Image Projectors, Photographic Enlargers, and Reducers (Non-Cinematographic) imports of $376K in June 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $257K.
Italy leads US imports under this heading — an unusual sourcing profile for optical equipment parts that reflects Italy's established precision-optics and photographic-equipment manufacturing base. The United Kingdom and China are secondary suppliers. Three US tariff lines (9008900000, 9008904000, and 9008908000) cover the full range of parts and accessories for non-cinematographic image projectors, enlargers, and reducers. Importers should verify that lamp components are not separately classifiable under heading 8539, and that parts dedicated to cinematographic projectors are not inadvertently entered here rather than under heading 900792.
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Italy has a long-established precision-optics and photographic-equipment manufacturing sector, with companies producing high-quality enlarger optics, condenser assemblies, and related components. This industrial heritage positions Italian suppliers as preferred sources for professional darkroom and archival imaging equipment parts, even as the broader market has shifted toward digital alternatives.
A lens board assembly specifically designed for a photographic enlarger is classifiable as a part under heading 900890. However, if the lens element itself is separately presented and not dedicated to a specific enlarger model, it may be classifiable under the optical elements heading in chapter 90. Importers should assess whether the article is presented as a dedicated part or as a standalone optical component.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $222K | -- | -$222K |
| CANADA | $54K | $31K | -$23K |
| CHINA | $43K | $23K | -$20K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $21K | $40K | +$19K |
| GERMANY | -- | $42K | +$42K |
Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9008904000 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF IMAGE PROJECTORS, OTHER T | $315K | 6.29% | 28.99% | $20K |
| 9008908000 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF IMAGE PROJECTOR, NESOI | $61K | 0.60% | 4.64% | $363 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9008900000 | PTS, OF IMAGE PROJECTOR,ENLARGER&REDUCER EXC CINEM | $233K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $211K | $4K | -$208K |
| California | $66K | $108K | +$41K |
| New York | -- | $92K | +$92K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $265K | $106K | -$160K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $24K | $43K | +$20K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $7K | $21K | +$14K |