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8mm Silent Comedy Short Film from Japan

Regular 8mm film reel containing recorded black & white comedy short subject without sound track. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with pictures recorded, whether developed or not. Classic format for collectors and retrospectives.

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

• Verify film gauge meets motion-picture specifications

• Include projectionist certification for small format films

• Separate from home movie footage which doesn't qualify