Kodak Disposable Flashcube from Japan
A compact flashcube containing four high-intensity flashbulbs designed for use with vintage Kodak Instamatic cameras. It provides synchronized burst lighting for low-light photography, classified under HTS 9006.69.0110 as photographic flashbulbs or flashcubes. These are disposable units excluding discharge lamps.
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
• Verify product is solely for photographic use, not discharge lamps (8539), to avoid reclassification
• Include technical specs confirming flashbulb technology in documentation for customs review
• Check for hazardous material declarations due to explosive flash powder components