35mm Film Splicer

A manual splicing machine designed for joining 35mm photographic film strips using adhesive tape or ultrasonic welding. It is classified under HTS 9010.50.50.00 as other apparatus for photographic laboratories, specifically as a film splicer for editing and preparing film reels. Essential for film preservation and restoration workflows.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If motorized and computer-controlled for industrial film processing

Advanced machines with significant data processing fall under industrial machinery rather than dedicated photo lab equipment.

8515.90.40.00Same rate: 35%

If incorporating ultrasonic welding as primary function

Devices primarily functioning as electric soldering equipment shift to Chapter 85 headings.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 35%

If imported as plastic manual splicing tool without precision mechanisms

Simple plastic implements without photo lab specificity classify as other plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify equipment is dedicated to photographic film processing, not motion picture projection, to avoid reclassification

Include technical specifications and user manuals proving lab use for customs valuation

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