35mm Film Splicer from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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