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Token-Operated Photo Booth

A standalone photo booth accepting tokens or coins for instant photo strips with props and digital effects, popular in malls and arcades. HTS 9504.90.90 covers this as a non-video game amusement machine with payment operation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽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.

9504.50.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If featuring video game-style interactive effects

Video-based interaction classifies as video amusement under 9504.50.

8471.60.70Higher: 50% vs 17.5%

If imported as automatic data processing input unit

Standalone digital photo kiosks without amusement payment may go to office machines.

9006.91.00Higher: 23.3% vs 17.5%

If basic mechanical film photo booth

Non-digital, non-coin versions classify as photographic apparatus parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include printer specifications and ink cartridge details for customs valuation

Certify digital camera components meet FCC electromagnetic standards

Separate software licenses to avoid overvaluation of physical machine