8x10 Collodion Dry Plate from Germany
Glass-based dry plate with collodion emulsion for 19th-century style wet-plate photography revival in art studios. Under HTS 3701.99.3000 as 'dry plates,' it is unexposed, sensitized, flat, and not of paper, paperboard, or textiles, enabling dry processing unlike traditional wet collodion.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document historical/artistic end-use to prevent reclassification; use ESD-safe packaging for fragile glass
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as exposed media leading to higher duties