U.S. exports of Cinematographic Projectors (SITC 88122) totaled $713K in August 2026.
Importers of Cinematographic Projectors paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.98% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Cinematographic Projectors imports of $52K in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $62K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFilm-based cinema projectors — the equipment used to display motion pictures from photographic film in theaters, archives, and specialty venues — are captured under SITC 88122. Demand for new film projectors is concentrated among art-house cinemas, film archives, and studios maintaining analog projection capability alongside digital systems. Trade in this category also includes refurbished and rebuilt units, which can raise questions about valuation and classification as new versus used equipment at the border.
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Refurbished cinematographic projectors are generally classified in the same heading as new units, but customs may scrutinize valuation closely. Importers should provide documentation of the refurbishment scope, original manufacture date, and fair market value to support accurate appraisement and avoid undervaluation findings.
Yes — this heading covers projectors designed to display images from photographic film. Digital cinema projectors, which use DLP or laser light sources with electronic image processing, are classified under separate optical or electronic apparatus headings. The light source and image medium are the key distinguishing factors.
Basic heading 326 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88122 · $713K of $18.4B
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Exports · August 2026
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $955K of Cinematographic Projectors.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.