Surface-Worked Gelatin Sheets for Photography from Japan
Rectangular gelatin sheets that are surface-worked and colored, valued over 88 cents per kg, used as emulsion base in photographic films (not printing products). HTS 3503.00.40.00 covers such inedible gelatin sheets explicitly. Excludes chapter 49 printing gelatins per notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'for photographic use' in docs to differentiate from printing (ch49); provide sheet dimensions and surface treatment details; watch for anti-dumping duties on Asian suppliers