Exposed Silver Halide Photographic Paper Sheets
Sheets of silver halide emulsion paper exposed in enlargers to latent contact prints but undeveloped. These sheets fall under tariff item 3704.00.90 as exposed but not developed photographic paper, common in darkroom printing workflows.
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% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the paper as exposed but not developed, with a description of the darkroom use
• Ensure the paper is not waste or scrap, as chapter note 1 excludes such items
• Provide technical specifications to CBSA to confirm the photosensitive emulsion
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.