HS Code 9008
Image Projectors and Photographic Enlargers
HS code 9008 covers image projectors (excluding cinematographic), photographic enlargers, and reducers used for displaying or processing still images.
HS Code 9008 — Image Projectors and Photographic Enlargers
This code covers devices used to project still images onto a surface, such as slide projectors or overhead projectors. It also includes photographic enlargers and reducers used in darkrooms to change the size of images for printing. Note that digital data projectors are often now classified under 8528.
What's included
- Slide projectors
- Overhead projectors
- Microfilm readers with projection
- Photographic enlargers for darkrooms
- Image reducers
What's excluded
- Cinema projectors → use
9007(Projectors for motion pictures fall under cinematographic equipment.) - Data projectors for computers → use
8528(Projectors designed to display PC/TV signals are classified with monitors.)
Common examples
- Kodak Carousel slide projector
- 3M Overhead transparency projector
- Beseler darkroom enlarger
- Microfilm viewer with enlargement
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between this and a home cinema projector?
Modern digital projectors that connect to HDMI or Wi-Fi are usually under 8528. 9008 is for optical projection systems like slides.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Legacy technology; often traded as second-hand or specialized industrial gear.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Japan, Germany
- Top importers: United States, India, France
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Key takeaway
Focuses on static image projection and darkroom scaling equipment.
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