Bolex S8 Duo Sound Projector from Japan
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 — 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
• 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