Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera from China

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is a compact, fixed-focus instant camera designed for handheld use with Instax Mini film rolls narrower than 35mm. It captures and instantly prints credit-card sized photos, fitting HTS 9006.59.0810 as a non-cinematographic hand-held fixed-focus camera for roll film under 35mm, excluding digital or reflex types. Its simple point-and-shoot design makes it popular for casual photography.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify camera specifications match fixed-focus and roll film <35mm to avoid reclassification to digital camera headings like 8525

Include detailed technical specs and user manuals in documentation to confirm non-cinematographic handheld classification

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain instant film cameras from Asia; check Commerce Department updates