NuArc LF1200 Contact Exposure Unit

NuArc LF1200 is an industrial-grade contact printer for screen printing and graphic arts, exposing films and screens through vacuum frame contact with metal halide lamps. Under HTS 9010.50.10.00 as photographic (including cinematographic) lab apparatus, provided it's for lab photographic processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8443.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for printing textiles or non-photographic materials

Printing machinery heading 8443 applies to non-lab graphic production.

8480.60.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as mold closing presses for graphic arts

Presses molding plastics under 8480 if vacuum function predominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'photographic film exposure' on commercial invoice to distinguish from screen printing machines

Include UV lamp safety data sheets; ensure ETL/UL listing for electrical import

Declare vacuum frame dimensions accurately for containerization and valuation

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