# European Union tariff lines under HS 9002.11

> The European Union tariff splits HS 9002.11 (objective lenses: For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers) into 7 national lines: 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) and 3 others. The general (MFN) duty is 6.7% on all 7 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/900211
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/90) / [9002.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/900211)

## Key facts

- HS subheading: [9002.11](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900211)
- Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- National lines: 7
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

## European Union lines under 9002.11

The European Union tariff splits HS 9002.11 (objective lenses: For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers) into 7 national lines: 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) and 3 others.

The general (MFN) duty is 6.7% on all 7 lines.

- [9002 11 00 18](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110018) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110020) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 23](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110023) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 45](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110045) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110050) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110085) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, 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. Duty (MFN): 6.7%
- [9002 11 00 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/9002110090) Objective lenses, For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, Other. Duty (MFN): 6.7%

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 9002.11 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/900211): 3 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 9002.11](https://border.bot/hs-codes/900211)

- Previous subheading: [9001.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/900190) Other
- Next subheading: [9002.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/900219) Other

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 9002.11?

The European Union tariff splits HS 9002.11 (objective lenses: For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers) into 7 national lines: 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) and 3 others.

### What is the duty on HS 9002.11 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 6.7% on all 7 lines.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/900211.json