Bausch & Lomb Balopticon Slide Projector from Germany
The Bausch & Lomb Balopticon is a professional-grade opaque and transparency slide projector for 35mm slides and prints. It qualifies for HTS 9008.50.10.00 due to its optical projection mechanism for photographic images. Commonly used in educational and medical presentations.
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
• Include RoHS declaration for halogen lamps to meet environmental import standards
• Label as 'optical projector' not 'video projector' to avoid Chapter 85 misrouting
• Document ANSI lamp standards for customs valuation purposes