Elmo GS-120 16mm Sound Film Projector from China
Compact Japanese-made 16mm projector with optical sound head for reproducing magnetic or optical soundtrack from film strips under 16mm width. Meets HTS 9007.20.2000 criteria for projectors capable of sound motion pictures in small-gauge format. Popular in schools for educational filmstrips with audio narration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed blueprints of film gate and sound head to customs for confirming <16mm gauge and sound capability
• Label as 'cinematographic projector only' to prevent misclassification as general AV equipment
• Watch for pitfalls in importing used units without safety certifications like UL for sound electronics