Argus Super 8 Hawk III Projector from China

Argus Hawk III is a budget-friendly Super 8mm projector for silent films, featuring high-speed rewind and framing adjustments for less than 16mm cartridges. Falls under HTS 9007.20.4040 as other small-gauge projectors. Affordable option for collectors and retro enthusiasts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.9%

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

Clean and lubricate mechanisms before shipping to pass functionality inspections

Use original packaging replicas for valuation consistency with collector markets

Avoid bulk shipments misclassified as commercial cinema gear