Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)

HS v2017 Code: 900211

About lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)

hs code 900211 covers a critical component of the photographic and imaging equipment industry - objective lenses. These lenses are essential for cameras, projectors, and photographic enlargers or reducers, enabling the capture, projection, and manipulation of visual media. As a key part of the broader 900 Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof industry, this code plays a vital role in supporting a wide range of applications, from professional photography to home entertainment and education.

Production process

Objective lenses covered under hs code 900211 are typically produced through a combination of precision optical manufacturing and assembly processes. The lenses themselves are often made from high-quality glass or other optical materials, which are carefully ground, polished, and coated to achieve the desired optical properties. The lenses are then mounted into specialized housings or fittings, which may involve additional machining, alignment, and assembly steps to ensure the proper functioning of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of objective lenses under hs code 900211 requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-quality optical glass or other transparent materials, precision optical manufacturing equipment, and specialized assembly tools and components. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled technicians and engineers to design, produce, and quality-test these critical components.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 900211 are objective lenses that are used in a wide range of photographic, imaging, and projection equipment. These lenses may be consumed by manufacturers of 9006 (Photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs (other than discharge lamps of heading 8539)) and 9007 Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, as well as other related industries that require high-quality optical components.

Revisions to 900211

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 900211. The most recent 1 version of this code (900211) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 900211 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9002'>9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900211'>900211: Lenses; objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900219'>900219: Lenses; objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900220'>900220: Filters; mounted as parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/900290'>900290: Optical elements; n.e.c. in heading no. 9002 (e.g. prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked)</a>"]

    

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