Durst FWT 1900 Contact Printer from Germany
The Durst FWT 1900 is a professional contact printer used in photographic laboratories to expose large-format negatives directly onto photographic paper by contact printing. It features adjustable light sources and vacuum easels for precise alignment, falling under HTS 9010.50.10.00 as specialized equipment for photographic lab processes, excluding other optical instruments.
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
• Verify CE marking and electrical standards compliance for lab safety; obtain FCC certification if incorporating digital controls
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals in documentation to confirm classification as photographic lab apparatus
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring invoices specify 'contact printing' function, not general exposure units