Import duty on camera lenses in the EU

HS code

9002.11

EU CN code

9002 11 00

EU import duty

6.7%

Source: EU Common Customs Tariff (TARIC), via the UK Trade Tariff service for Northern Ireland · checked 2026-10-31

Mounted objective lenses for cameras, projectors and enlargers, including clip-on phone lenses, are 9002.11.

EU CN codes under 9002.11

EU CN codeDescriptionImport duty
9002 11 00Lens assembly consisting of a cylinder-shaped cover made of metal or plastic and optical elements with: -a horizontal field of view range to a maximum of 120 deg, -a diagonal field of view range to a maximum of 105 deg, -a focal length to a maximum of 7,50 mm, -a relative aperture of a maximum of f/2,90, -a maximum diameter of 22 mm ; Lenses - measuring not more than 95 mm x 55 mm x 50 mm, - with a resolution of 160 lines/mm or better, and - with a zoom ratio of 3 or more times; Lenses with: -motorized focus, zoom, aperture, -electronically switchable infrared cut filter, -an adjustable focal length not less than 2,7 mm and not more than 55 mm, -a weight of not more than 120 g, -a length of less than 70 mm, -a diameter of not more than 70 mm ; Infrared optical unit - with lenses of silicon, germanium or chalcogenide glass of a diameter not more than 62 mm (± 0,05 mm), - whether or not mounted on a machined aluminium alloy support of a kind used for thermal cameras or ip network cameras ; Lens unit: - having a focal length of 25 mm or more but not more than 150 mm, - consisting of glass or plastic lenses, with a diameter of 60 mm or more but not more than 190 mm ; Lens with -a horizontal field of view of 20° or more, but not more than 220°, -a focal length of 1.16 mm or more, but not more than 20 mm, -a relative aperture of f/1.2 or more, but not more than f/4, and -a diameter of 5 mm or more, but not more than 40 mm, for use in the manufacture of cmos vehicle-mounted cameras or ip network cameras; Other
7 full 10-digit codes
  • 9002 11 00 18 — Lens assembly consisting of a cylinder-shaped cover made of metal or plastic and optical elements with: -a horizontal field of view range to a maximum of 120 deg, -a diagonal field of view range to a maximum of 105 deg, -a focal length to a maximum of 7,50 mm, -a relative aperture of a maximum of f/2,90, -a maximum diameter of 22 mm
  • 9002 11 00 20 — Lenses - measuring not more than 95 mm x 55 mm x 50 mm, - with a resolution of 160 lines/mm or better, and - with a zoom ratio of 3 or more times
  • 9002 11 00 23 — Lenses with: -motorized focus, zoom, aperture, -electronically switchable infrared cut filter, -an adjustable focal length not less than 2,7 mm and not more than 55 mm, -a weight of not more than 120 g, -a length of less than 70 mm, -a diameter of not more than 70 mm
  • 9002 11 00 45 — Infrared optical unit - with lenses of silicon, germanium or chalcogenide glass of a diameter not more than 62 mm (± 0,05 mm), - whether or not mounted on a machined aluminium alloy support of a kind used for thermal cameras or ip network cameras
  • 9002 11 00 50 — Lens unit: - having a focal length of 25 mm or more but not more than 150 mm, - consisting of glass or plastic lenses, with a diameter of 60 mm or more but not more than 190 mm
  • 9002 11 00 85 — Lens with -a horizontal field of view of 20° or more, but not more than 220°, -a focal length of 1.16 mm or more, but not more than 20 mm, -a relative aperture of f/1.2 or more, but not more than f/4, and -a diameter of 5 mm or more, but not more than 40 mm, for use in the manufacture of cmos vehicle-mounted cameras or ip network cameras
  • 9002 11 00 90 — Other
6.7%

Import duty on camera lenses by country

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The duty shown is the standard rate for goods from countries without a trade deal. Goods from a country with a EU trade agreement may pay less, or nothing, if they meet the rules of origin. A few products from certain countries also pay anti-dumping duties. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.

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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the EU CN code for camera lenses?
9002 11 00. It starts with the international HS code 9002.11, which is the same in every country.
Q2What is the import duty on camera lenses in the EU?
The standard EU duty under 9002 11 00 is 6.7%. Goods from countries with a trade agreement may pay less if they meet the rules of origin.
Q3Do I pay VAT on imported camera lenses?
Yes. Import VAT is set by each EU country (from 17% to 27%) and charged on the customs value plus shipping, insurance and duty.
Q4Is the EU code the same as the US HTS code?
Only the first 6 digits (9002.11) are the same. The US adds its own digits and rates: see the US HTS code for camera lenses.

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