HTS tariff line · chapter 90
9008.50.30
Microfilm, microfiche or other microform readers, whether or not capable of producing copies: other
Analysis
HTS 9008.50.30 covers microfilm, microfiche or other microform readers, whether or not capable of producing copies: other under heading 9008 (image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic)…).
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.
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 7%. The costliest confusion would be with 9008.50.50 (photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers) at duty-free, a difference of 3.5 points on the customs value.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9008.50.10 | Projectors, enlargers and reducers: slide projectors | 7% |
| 9008.50.20 | Capable of producing copies | Free |
| 9008.50.40 | Projectors, enlargers and reducers: other image projectors | 4.6% |
| 9008.50.50 | Photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers | Free |