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Elmo Digital Microfilm Reader Projector

The Elmo Digital Microfilm Reader Projector is a wall-projection capable microfilm reader with 1080p HDMI output for classroom instruction, handling 16mm roll film and jacketed cartridges with remote control operation. It falls under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader, as it does not produce physical copies and is not a slide projector or other image projector.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

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Alternative Classifications

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9008.50.30Lower: 5.5% vs 6%

If the device is considered an 'Other image projector'

This alternative applies if the reader is classified as an image projector due to its wall-projection capability.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the device is classified as a microform reader; if it has projection capabilities, it may be considered an image projector

• Provide documentation of its primary function to CBSA

• Verify that the HDMI output complies with Canadian digital interface standards

Related Products under Tariff item 9008.50.29

Archivista COM Reader-Printer

The Archivista COM Reader-Printer is a specialized reader for computer-output-microfilm (COM) plots and engineering drawings on 16mm/35mm, with high-contrast imaging for faded media recovery. It falls under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader capable of producing copies, excluding slide projectors and other image projectors.

Bower & Sons Microfiche Reader Desk Model

The Bower & Sons Microfiche Reader Desk Model is a manual tabletop microfiche reader with binocular eyepieces for individual research use, supporting COM and standard fiche up to 148mm. It is classified under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader, as it does not produce copies and is not a slide projector or other image projector.

Canon ImageClassroom Microfilm Reader

The Canon ImageClassroom Microfilm Reader is a desktop microfilm reader for viewing 16mm and 35mm microfilm rolls in library and archival settings, with high-resolution optics and LED illumination, capable of producing digital copies via optional scanner. It falls under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader, as it does not produce physical copies directly and is not a slide projector or other image projector.

Digital Microform Conversion Station

The Digital Microform Conversion Station is a multi-format reader workstation converting microfilm/fiche to searchable PDF with OCR, featuring a touch-screen interface. It is classified under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader, as it does not produce physical copies directly and is not a slide projector or other image projector.

Kodak Recordak RM-3 Microfilm Reader

The Kodak Recordak RM-3 Microfilm Reader is a legacy-compatible motorized microfilm reader for banking records and newspapers on 16mm jacketed film, featuring a planetary film drive and half-tone printing capability. It is classified under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader, as it does not produce physical copies directly and is not a slide projector or other image projector.

Library Microfiche Duplicator Reader

The Library Microfiche Duplicator Reader is a self-service microfiche reader-printer for public libraries producing 1:1 copies on 35mm film, featuring counter fees collection and vandal-resistant construction. It falls under tariff item 9008.50.29 as an 'Other' microform reader capable of producing copies, excluding slide projectors and other image projectors.