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Flashbulb Assembly Machine

High-speed assembler that encapsulates flash powder and semiconductor igniters within glass envelopes to produce photographic flashbulbs. Perfect fit for HTS 8475.10.00.00 covering flashbulb assembly in glass envelopes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.82.00Same rate: 37.5%

If mixing/kneading flash powder preparation

Chemical mixing equipment for flash composition classifies separately.

8422.40Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If packaging flashbulbs post-assembly

Other packing machinery excludes assembly function.

3603Lower: 12.7% vs 37.5%

If safety fuses/detonators without glass assembly

Pyrotechnic devices classify in Chapter 36.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Safety data sheets for flash powder handling required for import clearance

• Specify igniter/semiconductor integration to justify electronic classification