Prestwich 16mm Cinema Editor-Splicer from Japan
Vintage Prestwich hand-crank editor-splicer for 16mm silent cinematographic film, featuring fixed optical lens for frame inspection during manual splicing. Ideal for archival restoration labs. HTS 9010.50.30.00 covers such combination devices for film.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Authenticate vintage status with serial numbers to qualify for lower duties if applicable
• Avoid classifying as toy under Chapter 95 per exclusion note 1(k)
• Declare any leaded glass in lenses per TSCA regulations