Nikon SB-5000 Speedlight Flash from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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