Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Parts & Accessories for Photographic Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment (NES), Negascopes & Projection Screens (SITC 88136) totaled $322K in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Parts & Accessories for Photographic Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment (NES), Negascopes & Projection Screens paid $29K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts & Accessories for Photographic Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment (NES), Negascopes & Projection Screens imports of $322K in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $413K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified under the residual "not elsewhere specified" provision, this heading captures replacement and accessory components for photographic and cinematographic lab equipment that do not fall into more specific SITC categories — including negascopes used for viewing X-ray or negative film and projection screens. Importers should verify that parts are correctly distinguished from complete apparatus, as misclassification between finished equipment and components can affect applicable duty rates. The heading's catch-all nature means customs brokers frequently encounter classification disputes requiring reference to the principal equipment's heading.
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37 import shipments a month
Classification as a part generally requires that the item be identifiable as suitable for use solely or principally with photographic or cinematographic laboratory equipment and not capable of functioning independently as a complete apparatus. Consult a licensed customs broker and reference the relevant SITC and HTS General Rules of Interpretation to confirm the correct heading.
Projection screens designed specifically for photographic or cinematographic laboratory use are captured here, but general-purpose presentation or home-theater screens may be classified elsewhere depending on their principal use and construction. The intended application and product specification documentation are key to supporting the correct classification.
Basic heading 391 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88136 · $322K of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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Italy and Germany together supply 53% of it. Japan pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Imports
$322KYoY · free account
Exports
$250KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.6M of Parts & Accessories for Photographic Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment (NES), Negascopes & Projection Screens.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.