Profoto A10 Studio Flash from China
The Profoto A10 is a compact on-camera electronic flash with AirTTL technology for wireless control, using discharge lamp technology for high-speed sync photography. Classified under HTS 9006.61.0060 as 'other' photographic electronic flashlight apparatus, as it's dedicated for still cameras excluding cinematographic or technical uses. Meets Chapter 90 exclusions for non-appliance items.
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 user manuals showing camera hot-shoe mount to prove photographic classification over general electric apparatus
• Watch for battery compliance (UN38.3 testing); lithium-ion flashes often trigger additional hazmat declarations