Journalist's Press Camera Equipment from Japan
Professional press camera, lenses, and notebooks owned by foreign correspondent used abroad. Classified under HTS 9804.00.15 as journalist's professional instruments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Press credentials, bylines, and editor letters verify journalistic profession,Equipment marked with press identification strengthens professional claim,Separate from personal photography or commercial imaging equipment