Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper

HS v2017 Code: 901010

About photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper

hs code 901010 covers a range of specialized equipment and apparatus used in photographic laboratories and processing facilities. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader photography and imaging sector, enabling the efficient development, processing, and exposure of photographic film and paper. The equipment described under this code is essential for the mass production and distribution of photographic media, supporting a wide range of commercial, industrial, and artistic applications.

Production process

The main production techniques for the equipment under hs code 901010 involve the precise engineering and manufacturing of specialized machinery and apparatus. This includes the design and fabrication of components such as film transport mechanisms, chemical processing tanks, drying systems, and exposure units. Advanced automation and control systems are often integrated to ensure consistent, high-quality results and efficient throughput.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of hs code 901010 equipment include a range of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, as well as specialized materials such as corrosion-resistant metals, durable plastics, and precision optical elements. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled technicians and engineers to design, assemble, and maintain the complex machinery involved.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 901010 are the various types of photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment, such as automatic film and paper processors, exposure units, and related accessories. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 900651 Photographic film, sensitized and exposed, for offset reproduction, 900691 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed, and 900810 Cinematographic cameras, among others.

Revisions to 901010

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 901010. The most recent 1 version of this code (901010) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 901010 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper

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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/v2017/9010'>9010: Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901010'>901010: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; for automatically developing photographic (including cinematographic) film or paper in rolls or for automatically exposing developed film to rolls of paper</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901050'>901050: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment; n.e.c. in item no. 9010.10, for photographic (including cinematographic) laboratories; negatoscopes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901060'>901060: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); projection screens</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/901090'>901090: Photographic laboratory apparatus and equipment (including cinematographic); parts and accessories</a>"]

    

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