Canon Speedlite EL-1 from China
Professional-grade Canon Speedlite EL-1 features automatic flash duration control via TTL metering and high-speed sync up to 1/8000 second for sports and wildlife photography. Classified under HTS 9006.61.00.20 as it's a mountable electronic discharge lamp flash apparatus with precise duration automation. Its weather-sealed design supports extended professional use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Provide OEM part numbers and compatibility lists (Canon EOS system) to substantiate photographic apparatus classification
• Declare battery type and capacity accurately as lithium-ion flashes face special handling requirements
• Avoid misclassification as toy flash by including professional spec sheets showing 76Ws power output