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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of objective lenses for cameras, projectors, and photographic enlargers (SITC 88431) totaled $72.5M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Objective Lenses for Cameras, Projectors, and Photographic Enlargers paid $9.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $71.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Objective Lenses for Cameras, Projectors, and Photographic Enlargers imports of $72.5M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $59.8M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMounted objective lenses designed specifically for cameras, film or digital projectors, and photographic enlargers or reducers occupy a specialized segment of the optical trade, serving professional photography, cinema, and reprographics industries. The heading's scope is defined by the intended instrument: a lens assembly engineered and marketed for camera or projector use belongs here, while general-purpose mounted objectives for microscopes or telescopes fall elsewhere. High-end cinema and broadcast lenses from precision optical manufacturers represent the premium tier of this trade.
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The classification turns on the specific instrument the lens is designed for. Objective lenses engineered with the mechanical and optical specifications for cameras, projectors, or photographic enlargers—including appropriate mount interfaces and focal length ranges for those applications—belong here. Lenses designed for microscopes, telescopes, or other scientific instruments are classified under separate headings for mounted optical elements.
Yes, provided the zoom lens assembly is designed and presented as an objective lens for a camera. The heading covers both fixed-focal-length and variable-focal-length (zoom) objective lenses intended for camera use. The key is that the assembly functions as the primary image-forming element for the camera, not as an accessory or filter.
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