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Photron FASTCAM Nova S16

> The Photron FASTCAM Nova S16 records at 1,000,000 frames per second with time resolution below 50 nanoseconds and high writing speeds, meeting all criteria in Subheading Note 1. It is applied in combustion research and spray analysis, capturing high-speed phenomena with precision. This camera is classified under tariff item 8525.81.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8525.89.00Same rate: Free

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Other digital cameras not meeting Subheading Note 1.

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