Analysis
Subheading 9007.20 covers projectors, within heading 9007. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 4.9%. The median line pays 1.75%.
The US splits it as follows: 9007.20.20 for with sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of… (duty-free), 9007.20.40 for for film of less than 16 mm: other (4.9%), 9007.20.60 for with sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of… (duty-free) and 9007.20.80 for other: other (3.5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9007.20.20 | With sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of projecting only sound motion pictures | Free |
| 9007.20.40 | For film of less than 16 mm: other | 4.9% |
| 9007.20.60 | With sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of projecting only sound motion pictures | Free |
| 9007.20.80 | Other: other | 3.5% |