HTS tariff line · chapter 90
9007.20.60
With sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of projecting only sound motion pictures
Analysis
HTS 9007.20.60 covers with sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of projecting only sound motion pictures under heading 9007 (cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or…). 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 4.9%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 9007.20.40 (for film of less than 16 mm: other), at 4.9%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 4.9 percentage points.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 45% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 45% duty.
For statistics it divides in two: 9007.20.60.40 for 16 mm and 9007.20.60.80 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 9007.20.80 | Other: other | 3.5% |