Analysis
HTS 9006.69.01 covers photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs: other under heading 9006 (photographic (other than cinematographic) cameras; photographic flashlight apparatus and…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items.
Neighbouring lines carry rates from duty-free to 6.8%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 9006.59.60 (valued not over $10 each), at 6.8%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 6.8 percentage points.
For statistics it divides in two: 9006.69.01.10 for flashbulbs, flashcubes and the like and 9006.69.01.50 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 35% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 35% duty.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 73% of the 296 tariff lines in chapter 90. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9006.30.00 | Cameras specially designed for underwater use, for aerial survey, or for medical or surgical examination of internal organs; comparison cameras for forensic or criminological purposes | Free |
| 9006.40.40 | Instant print cameras: fixed focus | Free |
| 9006.40.60 | Valued not over $10 each | 6.8% |
| 9006.40.90 | Valued over $10 each | Free |
| 9006.53.02 | For roll film of a width of 35 mm | Free |
| 9006.59.01 | With through-the-lens viewfinder (single lens reflex (SLR)) | Free |
| 9006.59.05 | Hand held: 110 cameras | Free |
| 9006.59.08 | Hand held: other | 4% |
| 9006.59.10 | Fixed focus: other | Free |
| 9006.59.12 | Valued not over $10 each | 6.8% |
| 9006.59.15 | Valued over $10 each | Free |
| 9006.59.20 | Cameras of a kind used for preparing printing plates or cylinders | Free |
| 9006.59.40 | Other: fixed focus | 4% |
| 9006.59.60 | Valued not over $10 each | 6.8% |
| 9006.59.91 | Valued over $10 each | Free |
| 9006.61.00 | Discharge lamp ("electronic") flashlight apparatus | Free |
| 9006.91.00 | Parts and accessories: for cameras | 5.8% |
| 9006.99.00 | Parts and accessories: other | 3.9% |