Kodak Photographic Gelatin Sheets from Japan
High-purity gelatin sheets specifically formulated for use in photographic film emulsions, providing optimal clarity and light sensitivity. Classified under HTS 3503.00.55.20 as photographic gelatin due to its specialized processing for photography applications, excluding printing industry uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify supplier certifications confirming gelatin is processed for photographic use, not printing or general industrial applications
• Include lab analysis reports on bloom strength and purity to avoid reclassification during customs inspection
• Declare exact sheet dimensions and surface treatments to match 'rectangular sheets' provisions