Camera Lens (Interchangeable) — HS Code
Objective lenses for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers
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HS Code
9002 — Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, measuring instruments
Heading
9002 — Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — 9002.11 specifically covers objective lenses for cameras
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Interchangeable camera lenses (50mm prime, 24-70mm zoom, telephoto, macro) are classified under 9002.11. The EU applies a 6.7% duty — higher than the camera body itself (0%). This is a common surprise for importers buying lens and body separately. Lens hoods, caps, and filters are classified separately. Lens-camera kits (body + lens sold together) are classified by essential character, typically as the camera under 9006.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9002.11.00
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9002.11.00
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9002.11.00
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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