Image projectors — HTS 9008
Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers; parts and accessories thereof
Chapter 90 › Heading 9008
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9008 is a broad product category for certain optical projection and photographic enlargement equipment. It covers image projectors other than cinematographic (movie-film) projectors, as well as photographic enlargers and reducers used to enlarge or reduce images, plus their parts and accessories. The heading is not a complete tariff classification by itself; it is the first four digits of a longer code.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, first identify what the imported item is and what it does. Then follow the subheadings and legal notes, which may distinguish equipment by type, construction, intended use, or whether it is a part or accessory. Do not assume that an item belongs here merely because it projects an image: equipment with different technology or a different principal function may be classified elsewhere. The complete product description, specifications, and applicable tariff provisions should be reviewed, and a customs broker or binding ruling may be appropriate when the classification is uncertain.
What to check
- Identify whether the product is an image projector, a photographic enlarger or reducer, or a genuine part or accessory for one of those products.
- Check the product’s principal function, image technology, light source, and intended use against the wording of the 8-digit subheadings and any relevant legal notes.
- Confirm whether the item is imported complete, as a component, or as an accessory; parts and accessories are not automatically classified in the same provision as the finished equipment.
- Use manufacturer specifications, product manuals, photographs, and assembly information to support the classification, and do not rely only on a marketing name.
- Verify the current HTSUS text and seek customs-broker advice or a binding classification ruling if multiple subheadings appear plausible.
HTS heading 9008 summary
Image projectors is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9008.50 | Projectors, enlargers and reducers |
| 9008.90 | Parts and accessories |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9008?
Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers; parts and accessories thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.