Paterson Universal Developing Tank from China
The iconic Paterson tank holds 35mm, 120mm, and sheet film with interchangeable reels for versatile darkroom use. Its opaque plastic construction prevents light exposure during chemical agitation. Falls under HTS 9010.50.20.00 as core photographic laboratory developing equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide catalog specifications showing compatibility with standard film formats to confirm photographic lab classification
• Label packages clearly as 'photographic developing equipment - not for food/chemical storage' to prevent inspection delays
• Declare exact material composition (e.g
• polypropylene) for accurate HTS verification during customs entry