Exposed Microfiche Photographic Film Sheets
Microfiche sheets with miniaturized document images exposed but not developed for archival storage. These sheets fall under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic film, used in library and record digitization projects.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the microfiche is used for printing periodicals
The sibling item covers film for specific printing applications, which could apply if the microfiche is used for such purposes.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the microfiche is exposed and undeveloped, with latent document images
• Provide a description of the archival use to CBSA
• Verify that the film is not for newspaper or book printing to avoid classification under 3704.00.10
Related Products under Tariff item 3704.00.90
Exposed Aerial Surveillance Photographic Film
Aerial surveillance photographic film in large formats, exposed in drones or aircraft to capture mapping or surveillance imagery. The latent images remain undeveloped, classifying it under tariff item 3704.00.90 as other exposed but not developed photographic film.
Exposed Architectural Blueprint Sensitized Paper
Diazo-sensitized paper rolls exposed to architectural plans, holding latent blueprint images that are not yet developed. This product falls under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic paper, excluding the specific printing uses in the sibling item.
Exposed Bulletproof Vesting Photographic Textiles
Textile fabrics sensitized for photography, exposed to patterns for custom printing but not yet developed. These exposed photographic textiles fall under tariff item 3704.00.90 as other exposed but not developed photographic goods, including textiles.
Exposed Cinema Newsreel Motion Picture Film
16mm motion picture film exposed during newsreel or short film production, containing sequential latent frames that are undeveloped. This film falls under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic film, not covered by the specific printing uses in the sibling item.
Exposed Latent Image Color Negative Film
35mm color negative film exposed in cameras to record scenes, with latent images awaiting development into negatives. This product falls under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic film, excluding the specific printing uses in the sibling item.
Exposed Medical X-Ray Film Cassettes
X-ray films exposed to radiation during medical imaging but not chemically developed, containing latent diagnostic images. These films fall under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic film, used in healthcare applications.