Heading 9008

Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers; parts and accessories thereof

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Heading 9008 covers non-cinematographic image projectors, photographic enlargers and reducers, and their parts and accessories. The main break is between projectors, enlargers and reducers in 9008.50 and parts and accessories in 9008.90. Within 9008.50, lines separate slide projectors, microform readers, other image projectors, and photographic enlargers and reducers.

Products in this heading

Carousel slide projector
Overhead projector
Filmstrip projector
Microfiche reader
Microfilm reader-printer
Darkroom photographic enlarger
Slide projector tray

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the item is an image projector, a photographic enlarger or reducer, or a part or accessory; this separates 9008.50 from 9008.90.
For a projector, decide whether it is a slide projector for 9008.50.10.00 or another image projector for 9008.50.40.00.
For a microform reader, decide whether it is capable of producing copies for 9008.50.20.00 or is other for 9008.50.30.00.
For a photographic enlarger or reducer, use 9008.50.50.00 only when it is photographic and not cinematographic.
For parts and accessories, decide whether they are of image projectors other than cinematographic for 9008.90.40.00 or are other for 9008.90.80.00.

Often confused with

Cinematographic film projector
Heading 9008 covers projectors other than cinematographic; motion picture projectors are in heading 9007.
Heading 9007
Photographic camera
Cameras are classified in heading 9006; heading 9008 covers projectors, enlargers and reducers.
Heading 9006
Projection screen
Projection screens are named in heading 9010 and are not parts of heading 9008.
Heading 9010
Compound optical microscope
Compound optical microscopes are covered by heading 9011.
Heading 9011

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a slide projector?

Slide projectors are classified in 9008.50.10.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 7%.

What is the duty on a microfilm reader that can produce copies?

A microfilm reader capable of producing copies is classified in 9008.50.20.00 and has a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a non-cinematographic image projector other than a slide projector?

If it is an image projector and not a slide projector or microform reader, classify it in 9008.50.40.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of 4.6%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.