European Union tariff line 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
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 9002 11 00 23
- Covers
- 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
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
- Duty (MFN)
- 6.7%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- 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
- HS subheading
- 9002.11
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 9002 11 00 23 covers 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. The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.7%. It falls under HS subheading 9002.11 in heading 90.02 (chapter 90).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 9002 11 00 23 covers 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.
Its legal text is “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”, read under “Objective lenses” and “For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 9002.11 in heading 90.02 (chapter 90). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 90
- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
- Heading 90.02
- Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts of or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked
- Subheading 9002.11
- Objective lenses
- Within the subheading
- For cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers
- Line 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
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.7%.
The rate is published on 9002 11 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 49 origins.
A preferential rate of 2.3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements.
A preferential rate of 5.3% applies to goods from Mercosur.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007) |
| 0% | CARIFORUM (1033) |
| 0% | Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034) |
| 0% | SADC EPA (1035) |
| 0% | Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000) |
| 0% | GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005) |
| 0% | EEA - European Economic Area (2012) |
| 0% | GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027) |
| 0% | OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080) |
| 0% | Central America (2200) |
| 0% | Albania (AL) |
| 0% | Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA) |
| 0% | Canada (CA) |
| 0% | Switzerland (CH) |
| 0% | Côte d'Ivoire (CI) |
| 0% | Chile (CL) |
| 0% | Cameroon (CM) |
| 0% | Colombia (CO) |
| 0% | Algeria (DZ) |
| 0% | Ecuador (EC) |
| 0% | Egypt (EG) |
| 0% | Fiji (FJ) |
| 0% | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | Georgia (GE) |
| 0% | Ghana (GH) |
| 0% | Israel (IL) |
| 0% | Jordan (JO) |
| 0% | Japan (JP) |
| 0% | Kenya (KE) |
| 0% | South Korea (KR) |
| 0% | Lebanon (LB) |
| 0% | Morocco (MA) |
| 0% | Moldova (MD) |
| 0% | Montenegro (ME) |
| 0% | North Macedonia (MK) |
| 0% | Mexico (MX) |
| 0% | New Zealand (NZ) |
| 0% | Peru (PE) |
| 0% | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| 0% | Palestine (PS) |
| 0% | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| 0% | Singapore (SG) |
| 0% | Syria (SY) |
| 0% | Tunisia (TN) |
| 0% | Ukraine (UA) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
| 0% | Vietnam (VN) |
| 0% | Samoa (WS) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC) |
| 0% | Kosovo (XK) |
| 0% | a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL) |
| 0% | Serbia (XS) |
| 0% | South Africa (ZA) |
| 2.3% | GSP - General arrangements (2020) |
| 5.3% | Mercosur (5500) |
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.
Other lines under 9002.11
- 9002 11 00 18Lens 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 20Lenses - 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 45Infrared 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 50Lens 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 85Lens 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 90Other
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 States3 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 9002 11 00 23 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 9002 11 00 23 covers 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.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 9002 11 00 23 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 6.7%. The rate is published on 9002 11 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 9002 11 00 23?
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa. A preferential rate of 2.3% applies to goods from GSP - General arrangements. A preferential rate of 5.3% applies to goods from Mercosur.
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.