Photographic Film Developer Tray

A shallow plastic tray used in darkrooms to hold chemical solutions for developing photographic film and prints. It falls under HTS 9010.50.60.00 as specialized equipment for photographic laboratories, enabling the manual processing of exposed film through immersion in developer, stop bath, and fixer solutions.

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.

3924.10.40.00Lower: 13.4% vs 35%

If made of common plastics without photographic specialization

Generic plastic trays for household or lab use fall under tableware and kitchenware in Chapter 39, not photographic equipment.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If sold as part of an industrial film processing machine

Parts principally used with classified machines in Chapter 84 are classified there per Chapter 90 Note 2(a).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the tray is specifically designed for photographic chemical processing to avoid reclassification as general labware under Chapter 39

Include detailed invoices specifying darkroom use and material composition (e.g

polyethylene) for customs valuation