COM Microfilm Roll from Japan
Computer Output Microfilm (COM) rolls, 16mm wide, unexposed silver halide emulsion without perforations, for analog output from digital data in legacy systems. HTS 3702.32.0130 applies due to its microfilm-specific use, narrow width, and photographic sensitization process. Essential for transitioning mainframe data to durable microform.
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
• Document end-use as COM to support microfilm classification; include emulsion sensitivity specs
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as motion picture film if perforations are added post-import