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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of image projectors (not elsewhere specified) (SITC 88132) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Image Projectors (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $277K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Image Projectors (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $1.9M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOptical image projectors that do not fall within more specific headings — such as overhead projectors, slide projectors, and certain specialty display devices — are captured under the residual SITC 88132 category. The "not elsewhere specified" designation means classification here is appropriate only after confirming the device does not belong to a more specific heading (e.g., cinematographic projectors or microform readers). Trade in this category has shifted significantly as digital display technology has displaced traditional optical projectors in education and business presentation markets.
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The classification process requires ruling out more specific headings first — cinematographic projectors (88122), microform readers (88131), and other defined optical apparatus categories. Only projectors that genuinely do not fit a more specific description should be classified here. Importers should document the elimination process in their classification rationale to support any customs inquiry.
Digital projectors that display electronically generated images are generally classified under electronic apparatus headings rather than optical image projector headings, which are designed for devices that project images from physical media (slides, transparencies, film). The distinction between optical and electronic projection is a frequent classification question; a licensed customs broker can advise on the correct heading for specific models.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $1.4M | $35K | -$1.3M |
| TAIWAN | $159K | $20K | -$139K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $150K | +$150K |
| MALAYSIA | $136K | -- | -$136K |
| GERMANY | $108K | $12K | -$96K |
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