Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539
HS heading 90.06 covers Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539. Within Chapter 90 it splits into 8 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $12.4M
- Share of Chapter 90
- 0.2%
- Rank in its chapter
- #25 of 32
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 90.06 covers Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539. At the six-digit line it breaks down further — starting with photographic flashlight apparatus — into 8 duty lines shown below. India exports surgical and medical instruments, notably from Jalandhar, alongside optical and measuring equipment. India exported $12.4M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 0.2% of all Chapter 90 exports, ranking #25 of 32 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
90.06 is the four-digit HS heading for cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic). To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many instruments, clocks & musical instruments lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 90.06
The Harmonised System breaks Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539 into these 8 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); specially designed for underwater use, aerial survey, medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological use
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); instant print cameras
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic), for roll film of a width of 35mm
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); n.e.c. in heading no 9006
Photographic flashlight apparatus; discharge lamp (electronic)
Photographic flashlight apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 9006
Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); parts and accessories
Photographic flashlight apparatus; parts and accessories, for other than cameras
Top destinations for Chapter 90 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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