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Bell & Howell 16mm Eyemo Silent Film Camera

The vintage Bell & Howell Eyemo is a hand-held 100-foot magazine 16mm camera famous for newsreels and early Hollywood, operating silently for dialogue scenes. Classified in HTS 9007.10.00.00 for its dedicated cinematographic film capture design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9705Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported primarily as a collectible antique over 100 years old

Chapter 97 covers collectors' pieces; functional cameras remain classified by function in 9007.

8543.70Lower: 12.6% vs 35%

If converted to electrical apparatus with modern electronic modifications

Heavy electrical integration shifts to Chapter 85 per section notes.

9006.99.00.00Lower: 21.4% vs 35%

If when used for time-lapse still photography sequences

Intermittent still capture classifies under 9006 accessories, not continuous motion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For collectibles, provide appraisals distinguishing functional cameras from parts to avoid 9007.91

Ensure restoration documentation if modified, proving retained cinematographic principal function

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