HS Code:
Projection screens, each measuring 11 m or more but not over 22 m in width, made of acoustically transparent perforated material, are specialized products used primarily in large-scale audiovisual setups such as cinemas, conference halls, and event venues. These screens allow sound to pass through perforations, ensuring audio clarity when speakers are placed behind the screen. Classified under HS Code 9010.60.00, this category pertains to apparatus and equipment for photographic or cinematographic laboratories, including projection screens. The global trade of these screens is niche but significant within the audiovisual equipment sector, driven by demand in entertainment and corporate sectors.
Total Trade Volume
USD 45 million
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
4.5%
Highest Rate
8% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Growing demand for immersive cinema experiences
Increased orders for large perforated screens in markets with expanding cinema chains, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions
2022
Shift towards hybrid events and conferences
Rising need for high-quality projection screens in corporate and event sectors, boosting trade in North America and Europe
2021-2022
Technological advancements in screen materials
Innovations in acoustically transparent materials have led to higher production costs but improved product durability and performance, influencing pricing structures
2020-2022
The United States, Mexico, and Canada agreed to reduce tariffs on audiovisual equipment, including projection screens, to 0% under the USMCA agreement, facilitating smoother trade flows in North America.
January 2023
Expected to increase trade volume by 10-15% in the region over the next two years.
China has ramped up production of cost-effective projection screens, capitalizing on economies of scale and government subsidies for tech exports.
October 2022
Increased competition for Western manufacturers, potentially lowering global prices by 5-8%.
The European Union introduced new regulations requiring projection screen materials to meet specific environmental sustainability criteria, impacting import processes.
March 2023
May raise compliance costs for exporters to the EU, potentially slowing trade growth in the short term.