Film Developing Drum

A cylindrical plastic or stainless steel drum used to develop photographic film in daylight conditions without exposure to light. It is specifically designed as an accessory for photographic laboratory apparatus under subheading 9010.50, enabling agitation and chemical processing of film rolls. This falls under HTS 9010.90.85.00 as a dedicated part for film processing equipment.

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.

3923.10Lower: 13% vs 35%

If sold as generic plastic containers without photo lab specialization

Chapter 90 note excludes general-use plastic articles; classified by material in Chapter 39 if not dedicated to photo apparatus.

8479.89.65.00Lower: 20.3% vs 35%

If designed for industrial-scale film processing machines

Parts for machines not exclusively photographic labs fall under Chapter 84 machinery parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with specific 9010.50 or 9010.60 apparatus via manufacturer specs to ensure proper classification

Include detailed invoices specifying material composition and exclusive use in photographic labs to avoid misclassification