HS Code 901090: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); parts and accessories
What is HS Code 901090
HS Code 901090 covers Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); parts and accessories. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XVIII — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof · Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof · Heading 9010 — Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.
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What does HS Code 901090 Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); parts and accessories Cover?
What HS Codes for Optical and Medical Instruments Do Not Cover
Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, and surgical instruments. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:
Toy microscopes and telescopes (children's)
Chapter 95
Photographic film and chemicals
Chapter 37
General-purpose machinery
Chapter 84
Watches and clocks
Chapter 91
This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.
