Customs tariff code 9010.10: Apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic (including…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9010.10 covers Apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of photographic paper. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
9010.10 is HS subheading 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
- 9010.10
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 90OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF
- 9010Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens
- 9010.10Apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of photographic paper
From HS code to customs tariff code 9010.10
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | 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 |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Apparat für fotografische Laboratorien, im Kapitel 90 anderweit weder genannt noch inbegriffen, in Form einer Maschine, die automatisch von entwickelten Filmen Abzüge auf fotografischem Papier in Rollen herstellt, sog. Minilab der QSS-37 HD-Serie, im Wesentlichen bestehend aus einem ca. 1660 x 1375 x 953 mm ( L x H x T) großen kompakten Gerät mit einem Laser-Belichtungssystem. Mittels eines Scanners für entwickelte Fotofilme oder eines Eingabeterminals für digitale Datenträger (beide nicht Gegenstand dieser vZTA) werden die Bilddaten erfasst und über eine LAN-Verbindung an das Minilab übermittelt. Die Belichtung fotografischen Papiers erfolgt im Gerät mit Hilfe eines Laserbelichters mit einer Auflösung von 640 dpi x 640 dpi.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) I) Apparate und Ausrüstungen für fotografische oder kinematografische Laboratorien, in Kapitel 90 anderweit weder genannt noch inbegriffen Zu dieser Gruppe gehören insbesondere: A) Automatische Maschinen für die Entwicklung von fotografischen Filmrollen oder für die Belichtung von entwickelten Fotofilmen auf Fotopapierrollen. B) Spezialtröge zum Entwickeln von Filmen. Sie können aus Metall, Kunststoff, Steingut usw. sein; gewöhnlich sind sie mit Vorrichtungen wie Aufhängestangen, Korbeinsätze zum Herausnehmen der Filme usw. versehen. Manche Tröge werden außer zum Entwickeln, auch zum Spülen, Fixieren und Wässern der Filme verwendet. …
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 9010.10 cover?
Code 9010.10 covers Apparatus and equipment for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of photographic paper. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9010.10?
The third-country duty rate for 9010.10 is 2.7 %. 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 9010.10?
The first six digits form the HS code: 901010. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9010.10 have?
9010.10 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9010.10 sit in the tariff?
9010.10 sits in this hierarchy: 90 OPTICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, CINEMATOGRAPHIC, MEASURING, CHECKING, PRECISION, MEDICAL OR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF > 9010 Apparatus and equipment for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; negatoscopes; projection screens. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9010.10?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 9010.10, for example DE5086/09-1. 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.
Does customs tariff code 9010.10 change?
9010.10 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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