Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight Flash

Nikon SB-5000 is a wireless electronic flash unit with discharge lamp technology, offering TTL metering and high-speed sync for professional photographers. Classified under HTS 9006.61.00 as dedicated photographic flashlight apparatus using electronic discharge lamps. It mounts on Nikon cameras via hot shoe and supports radio control for off-camera use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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8525Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If integrated with digital video recording capabilities

Flashes with built-in video cameras or hybrid functions may classify under heading 8525 for television cameras.

9031.41.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily a measuring instrument for light metering

Units where light measurement function dominates over flash capability go to heading 9031 for optical measuring instruments.

8471.60Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If sold as accessory for automatic data processing machines

Flash units bundled with computer interfaces for non-camera use may fall under Chapter 84 as input/output units.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide camera compatibility lists and user manuals showing exclusive photographic application

Label packages clearly as 'photographic flash apparatus' to distinguish from consumer lighting products

Check for ITAR restrictions if units include advanced radio transmission features

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