Analysis
HTS 9007.20.80 covers other: other under heading 9007 (cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or…).
The general duty rate is 3.5% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 90 (88th percentile of 296 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $350 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Within this group the rate runs from duty-free to 4.9%. Compared with 9007.20.60 (with sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of…), which pays duty-free, a misclassification either way moves the duty by 3.5 percentage points.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%, 12.9 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, the Colombia TPA, and 12 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 3.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
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% |
| 9007.20.60 | With sound recording and reproducing systems; and those capable of projecting only sound motion pictures | Free |