9008.50.50.00/Beseler 23C III-XL Condenser Enlarger/Japan

Beseler 23C III-XL Condenser Enlarger from Japan

The Beseler 23C III-XL is a professional-grade photographic enlarger designed for black and white and color printing in darkrooms, capable of handling film formats up to 4x5 inches. It projects a negative image onto photographic paper to create enlarged prints, distinguishing it from cinematographic equipment which processes motion picture film. Classified under HTS 9008.50.50.00 as a non-cinematographic photographic enlarger.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify the enlarger is explicitly for still photography, not cinematographic use, to avoid reclassification under heading 9007

• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals in documentation to prove non-cinematographic function per Chapter 90 notes

• Check for LED or halogen light source compliance with energy import regulations; common pitfall is missing CE marking for optical components