# Customs tariff code 9007.91.00.00: For cameras

> Customs tariff code 9007.91.00.00 covers For cameras. The third-country duty rate is 3.7 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/9007910000
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 9007.91.00.00
- Third-country duty: 3.7 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
  - 9007 Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus
    - 9007.91 For cameras
      - 9007.91.00.00 For cameras

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Third-country duty | 3.7 % | 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 |

## Compliance regimes

- Dual-use (indicative correlation only, not a classification): 6A003, 6A003

## Binding tariff information for this code

- **GB502420409** (GB): A TRIPOD DESIGNED TO HOLD A TELEVISION/FILM CAMERA. THE TRIPOD IS MADE FROM A MIX OF CARBON FIBRE AND RESIN. IT FEATURES INTEGRAL LEVELLING BUBBLE FOR EASY SET-UP, SINGLE PIECE MID-LEVEL SPREADER FOR ADDED STRENGTH, A POSITIVE STOP CLAMPING SYSTEM, ENGRAVED LEG MARKINGS, PINNED AND GLUED TELECOPIC LEGS, THREE OPTION SWIVEL FOOT WITH SPIKE.
- **GB116801492** (GB): TRIPOD FOR USE WITH A CAMERA. AN ACCESSORY FOR USE WITH A CAMERA. FEATURES 3 SECTION LOCKABLE LEGS WITH SELF LEVELLING FEET. 3-WAY PAN AND TILT HEAD WITH QUICK RELEASE SHOE. HAS A LOCKABLE GEARED CENTRE COLUMN.. SPIRIT LEVELS ON THE HEAD AND CANOPY TO ASSIST LEVELLING. HAS A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3 KG.
- **GB500127415** (GB): TRIPOD OF ALUMINUM WITH RUBBER TIP LEGS AND PLASTIC. UNIVERSAL DOCK, COMPATIBILITY WITH DIGITAL CAMERAS. 15cm HEIGHT. LIGHTWEIGHT - LESS THAN 40gm.
- **GB114078006** (GB): BALL AND SOCKET HEAD MADE OF METAL ALLOY AND PLASTIC. USED FOR MOUNTING A CAMERA OR MONITOR ONTO A TRIPOD.

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 9007

Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehören: A) Filmkameras (einschließlich solcher für Mikroaufnahmen), die in ihrem Grundprinzip den Fotoapparaten der Pos. 9006 entsprechen, aber mit eigenen, speziellen Vorrichtungen versehen sind, die die Aufnahme von Bildern in rascher Folge ermöglichen. B) Filmkameras, die Bild und Ton auf dem gleichen Film aufnehmen können. C) Filmvorführapparate, ortsfest oder tragbar, zur diaskopischen Projektion von Filmen mit bewegten Bildern, auch mit Tonspur. Sie besitzen ein optisches System, das im Wesentlichen aus einer Lichtquelle, einem Reflektor, einer Kondensorlinse und der Projektionsoptik besteht. …

### Kapitel 90

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

- 9007.91.00.00.0 Teile und Zubehör, für Filmkameras

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 9007.91.00.00 cover?

Code 9007.91.00.00 covers For cameras. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 9007.91.00.00?

The third-country duty rate for 9007.91.00.00 is 3.7 %. 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 9007.91.00.00?

The first six digits form the HS code: 900791. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 9007.91.00.00 have?

9007.91.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 9007.91.00.00 sit in the tariff?

9007.91.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF > 9007 Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus > 900791 For cameras. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 9007.91.00.00?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 9007.91.00.00, for example GB502420409. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

### 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 9007.91.00.00 a dual-use item?

The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 9007.91.00.00 to 6A003, 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 9007.91.00.00 change?

9007.91.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/9007910000.