Canon Speedlite EL-1 Electronic Flash from Mexico
The Canon Speedlite EL-1 is a professional-grade discharge lamp flashlight apparatus designed for DSLR cameras, featuring a xenon flash tube for high-speed sync and rapid recycling. It falls under HTS 9006.61.00 as it is specifically a photographic electronic flash unit for still photography, excluding cinematographic uses. This hot-shoe mounted unit provides adjustable power output for studio and event photography.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify the unit is solely for photographic use, not general lighting, to avoid reclassification under Chapter 94
• Include technical specs confirming xenon discharge lamp technology and camera compatibility in import documentation
• Ensure FCC compliance certification for radio-controlled models to prevent customs holds