9008.50.50.00 - Photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 20% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9008.50.50.00, specifically classifies photographic enlargers and reducers. These devices are designed to alter the size of photographic images from negatives or transparencies for printing or viewing purposes. Unlike simple projectors, their primary function is to manipulate the scale of a photographic image, not just to display it.
While sibling categories at this level include slide projectors (9008.50.10.00) and other image projectors (9008.50.40.00), and microform readers, this classification is distinct. It focuses exclusively on apparatus for altering the physical size of photographic prints or negatives, rather than for general image projection or displaying micro-documents. The key differentiating factor is the technical capability to enlarge or reduce the dimensions of a photographic image.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories for this specific code. Therefore, classification within 9008.50.50.00 is determined by the core function of the apparatus as a photographic enlarger or reducer, differentiating it from other projection or display devices within the broader Chapter 90.