Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 90084000: Photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers

Photographic equipment plays a crucial role in capturing and preserving precious moments. Among the various types of photographic equipment, enlargers and reducers are essential tools for photographers and photo enthusiasts. HS Code 90084000 specifically refers to photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers.

Enlargers and reducers are devices used in the darkroom to manipulate the size of a photographic image. They allow photographers to either enlarge a small negative or reduce a larger negative to create the desired print size. These devices are commonly used in traditional film photography processes, where the negative is projected onto light-sensitive paper to create a physical print.

When it comes to international trade, HS Code 90084000 helps in classifying and categorizing these photographic enlargers and reducers. This standardized code ensures that customs authorities and traders can easily identify and differentiate these products from others in the market.

Bound / MFN duty rate for HS Code 90084000 is free. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This duty-free treatment encourages international trade and enables photographers and businesses to access photographic enlargers and reducers at a more affordable cost.

Furthermore, there are special tariff preference programs associated with HS Code 90084000. Some of these programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible products.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers specific benefits for trade between Australia and the importing country.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides preferential treatment for trade between Bahrain and the importing country.
• NAFTA for Canada: Duty-free treatment for trade between Canada and the importing country under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers preferential treatment for trade between Chile and the importing country.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides benefits for eligible products from designated Caribbean countries.
• Israel Special Rate: Provides duty-free treatment for trade between Israel and the importing country.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Offers preferential treatment for trade with eligible Andean countries.
• Jordan Special Rate: Provides specific benefits for trade between Jordan and the importing country.
• Morocco Special Rate: Offers preferential treatment for trade between Morocco and the importing country.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Duty-free treatment for trade between Mexico and the importing country under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Provides preferential treatment for trade between Oman and the importing country.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Offers specific benefits for trade with eligible countries in the DR-CAFTA region.
• Peru Special Rate: Provides preferential treatment for trade between Peru and the importing country.
• Singapore Special Rate: Offers specific benefits for trade between Singapore and the importing country.

These special tariff preference programs aim to promote trade between the participating countries by reducing or eliminating import duties for specific products, including photographic enlargers and reducers.

Importing US states and exporting US states play a significant role in the trade of photographic equipment, including photographic enlargers and reducers. The availability and demand for these products may vary across different states, depending on factors such as the presence of professional photographers, photography studios, and educational institutions offering photography courses.

HS Code 90084000 encompasses photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers. These devices are essential tools for photographers and photo enthusiasts in the darkroom. The duty-free treatment and special tariff preference programs associated with this HS code encourage international trade and make photographic enlargers and reducers more accessible and affordable for businesses and individuals worldwide.