Photographic Film Squeegee Roller

Precision rubber roller used to remove excess developer or fixer chemicals from photographic film strips after processing. Essential accessory for apparatus in subheadings 9010.50 (developing machines) and 9010.60 (fixing machines). Classified under HTS 9010.90.85.00 due to its principal use in photo lab chemical removal.

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.

4016.99Lower: 12.5% vs 35%

If made of vulcanized rubber for general machine use

Chapter 90 note (a) excludes vulcanized rubber articles for technical/machine uses, directing to 4016.

9033.00Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If suitable for multiple non-photo lab instruments

Per Chapter 90 note 2(c), parts not principally for specific Chapter 90 apparatus go to 9033.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide technical drawings or patents showing squeegee design optimized for film thickness to confirm Chapter 90 status

Label as 'for photographic processing only' to distinguish from general rubber rollers