16mm Cinematographic Film Editor with Viewer Lens from China
A benchtop editor for 16mm film featuring a integrated viewer lens for frame-by-frame inspection and cutting. It qualifies for HTS 9010.50.40.00 as a combination film viewer and editor containing an optical lens for photographic/cinematographic lab use. Used in documentary production and film archiving.
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
• Include user manuals showing lab-specific operations to distinguish from consumer gadgets
• Test for optical quality certification; declare lens focal length accurately
• Avoid reclassification by excluding any digital scanning features in description