U.S. exports of Parts & Accessories for Cinematographic Projectors (SITC 88124) totaled $998K in August 2026.
Parts & Accessories for Cinematographic Projectors imports of $25K in August 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $79K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLamp housings, film gates, sound heads, shutter assemblies, and other service components for film-based cinema projectors are grouped under SITC 88124. The installed base of analog projection equipment in archives, repertory cinemas, and studio screening rooms sustains a specialized global trade in these parts, often sourced from a small number of specialist manufacturers. Importers should be prepared to substantiate that components are dedicated to cinematographic projectors rather than to general optical or industrial projection equipment.
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Manufacturer part numbers cross-referenced to specific projector models, technical drawings showing compatibility, and supplier declarations of intended use are the most persuasive documentation. Generic optical components that could serve multiple projection technologies are more likely to face classification challenges.
Parts sourced from countries subject to Section 301 tariffs may carry additional duties at the applicable 10-digit HTS level. Given that specialty projection components are often manufactured in a limited number of countries, importers should confirm current tariff exposure with a licensed customs broker before placing orders.
Basic heading 307 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88124 · $998K of $18.4B
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Exports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and New Zealand together take 98% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $956K of Parts & Accessories for Cinematographic Projectors.
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.