Arriflex 16mm Film Editor from China

Professional 16mm cinematographic film editor designed for cutting and assembling motion picture footage in film production workflows. It features precision optical lenses for accurate frame alignment and includes motorized transport mechanisms typical of lab-grade equipment. Classified under HTS 9010.50.30.00 as an editor containing an optical lens specifically for cinematographic film.

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

Verify the device contains an optical lens for frame viewing as required for 9010.50.30.00; provide technical specs and user manuals at entry

Ensure compliance with FCC regulations if motorized components emit electromagnetic interference; common pitfall is misclassifying as general video editors

Include origin certificates for film gauge compatibility (e.g

16mm) to avoid reclassification during CBP review