Bolex S8 Duo Sound Projector from Germany
The Bolex S8 Duo handles both standard and Super 8mm films with optical/magnetic sound synchronization, under 16mm gauge for home and professional editing suites. HTS 9007.20.4040 covers this as 'other' small-format projectors. Renowned for Swiss precision engineering in amateur filmmaking.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide engineering diagrams showing film path (<16mm) for technical classification verification
• Register as cultural artifacts if over 100 years old to access special import exemptions
• Insure against vibration damage during transit, common for delicate film transport mechanisms