Yongnuo YN685N TTL Flash from Japan
The Yongnuo YN685N is an affordable electronic flash for Nikon cameras, featuring TTL metering and high-speed sync using discharge lamp technology. Under HTS 9006.61.0060 as 'other' photographic flashlight apparatus, it's for still photography excluding video/cinematographic per hierarchy. Adheres to Chapter exclusions for non-technical rubber/plastic parts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include compatibility lists (e.g
• Nikon hot-shoe) in commercial invoices to affirm 9006 classification
• Avoid generic 'LED light' descriptions; specify 'xenon discharge' to match subheading