Studio Softbox Frame
A collapsible steel tube frame designed for photography softbox diffusers used with studio strobes. It provides structural support for lighting modifiers, qualifying as a part of professional photography lighting fittings.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the frame is a generic wire product not specific to photography lighting
Articles of iron or steel wire are classified in Chapter 73 when not identifiable as luminaire parts.
If the frame is designed for photographic flash apparatus rather than continuous lighting
Parts of photographic flash apparatus are classified in Chapter 90.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the frame is not imported with the diffuser fabric, which would classify it as a complete softbox
• Document the frame's specific design for studio strobes to support classification
• Check if the steel composition qualifies for trade agreement preferential rates
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