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SITCSection 8
U.S. exports of photographic enlargers & reducers (non-cinematographic) (SITC 88133) totaled $151K in July 2026.
Importers of Photographic Enlargers & Reducers (Non-Cinematographic) paid $6K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $62K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photographic Enlargers & Reducers (Non-Cinematographic) imports of $62K in July 2026 ran 118% above the year-to-date monthly average of $29K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDarkroom enlargers and optical reducers used to produce photographic prints from film negatives — excluding cinematographic equipment — are classified under SITC 88133. These devices are central to traditional wet-darkroom workflows in fine-art photography, photographic education, and specialty print production. The market is niche and largely served by used and refurbished equipment, though a small number of manufacturers continue producing new enlargers for the analog photography revival segment.
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4 shipments/mo
Basic heading 411 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88133 · $62K of $44.8B
Enlargers in this heading are designed for still photographic processes — producing prints from still-camera negatives in a darkroom setting. Cinematographic enlargers, used in film laboratory workflows to optically resize motion-picture film frames, are excluded and classified under cinematographic apparatus headings. The intended film format and production context are the key distinguishing factors.
Used enlargers are classified in the same heading as new equipment but are subject to customs valuation based on fair market value rather than original purchase price. Importers should provide documentation of condition, age, and comparable market values. There are no special admissibility restrictions for used photographic enlargers, but accurate valuation is essential to avoid penalties.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Canada and Turkey together take 80% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$62KYoY · Pro
Exports
$151KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.