Stainless Steel Photographic Developing Tank from China
A durable stainless steel tank designed for processing black and white photographic film in a darkroom environment. It features a light-tight lid and capacity for multiple film reels, allowing chemicals to develop negatives evenly. Classified under HTS 9010.50.20.00 as specialized equipment for photographic laboratories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the tank is explicitly for photographic film development to avoid reclassification as general labware
• Include detailed invoices specifying light-tight design and film reel compatibility for customs validation
• Ensure packaging prevents chemical residue contamination during shipping to meet sanitary import standards