Customs tariff code 9006.30.00: Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9006.30.00 covers Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes. The third-country duty rate is 4.2 %, plus import VAT.
9006.30.00 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 90. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9006.30.00
- Third-country duty
- 4.2 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 90OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
- 9006Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539
- 9006.30Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes
- 9006.30.00Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes
From HS code to customs tariff code 9006.30.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4.2 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 6A003Cameras, systems or equipment, and components therefor, as follows:
- 6A203Cameras and components, other than those specified in 6A003, as follows:
- 6A003Cameras, systems or equipment, and components therefor, as follows:
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 9006 30: 1. Fotokamera, gesondert gestellt, dazu bestimmt in ein Röntgengerät zur Untersuchung von Patienten eingebaut zu werden. Die Kamera besteht aus drei Hauptkomponenten: Dem Rohr mit einem fluorografischem (Röntgen-) Bildschirm, der Objektivlinsenanordnung und dem Bandantriebsmechanismus. Ein Röntgenbild von den Organen des Patienten wird auf dem fluoreszierenden Schirm der Kamera dargestellt und auf einem fotografischen Film aufgenommen. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 (Anmerkung 3 zu Kapitel 90) und 6. 1. Bandantriebsmechanismus 2. Objektivlinsenanordnung 3. Rohr mit einem fluorografischem (Röntgen-) Bildschirm
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) (entfallen) bis Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 1288/91 der Kommission vom 14. Mai 1991 (RV L 1288/91), geändert durch Verordnung (EG) Nr. 936/1999 der Kommission vom 27. April 1999 (ABl. EG Nr. L 117/9): 6. Wegwerffotoapparate, die aus einem 98 x 58 x 35 mm großen Kunststoffgehäuse bestehen, die einen lichtempfindlichen fotografischen 35-mm-Film für 24 Aufnahmen umschließen. Die Apparate sind mit einem Objektiv, einem Verschluss, der durch einen Auslöser betrieben wird, einem Sucher, einem Zählwerk für die Aufnahmen und einem Transporthebel für den Film ausgestattet. Die Gehäuse sind nach ihrer Öffnung nicht wieder verwendbar. Unterposition 9006 53 10 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur sowie dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 9006 und 9006 53 10. Verordnung (EG) Nr. …
1. Zu Kapitel 90 gehören nicht: a) Waren von der in Maschinen, Vorrichtungen oder für andere technische Zwecke verwendeten Art, aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016), aus Leder oder rekonstituiertem Leder (Position 4204) oder aus Spinnstoffen (Position 5911) (RV E9001A00); b) Stützgürtel oder andere Stützvorrichtungen aus Spinnstoffen, deren Wirkung auf den Körperteil, der gestützt oder gehalten werden soll, sich ausschließlich aus ihrer Elastizität herleitet (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9006.30.00 cover?
Code 9006.30.00 covers Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9006.30.00?
The third-country duty rate for 9006.30.00 is 4.2 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9006.30.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 900630. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9006.30.00 have?
9006.30.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9006.30.00 sit in the tariff?
9006.30.00 sits in this hierarchy: 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF > 9006 Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading 8539 > 900630 Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9006.30.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9006.30.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 9006.30.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 9006.30.00 to 6A003, 6A203, 6A003. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 9006.30.00 change?
9006.30.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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