Kodak Ektar 100 35mm Film Roll (24 exposures) from Japan
This is a 35mm color negative film roll with ISO 100 sensitivity, measuring approximately 24mm wide and under 30m long when unexposed, designed for 35mm SLR cameras. It falls under HTS 3702.96.00.00 as photographic film in rolls, sensitized but unexposed, with dimensions not exceeding 35mm width and 30m length, excluding paper, paperboard, or textiles.
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 exact roll dimensions and confirm unexposed status with manufacturer specs to avoid misclassification as wider film
• Include certificates of sensitization and material composition (e.g
• polyester base) in documentation for customs clearance
• Beware of pitfalls like classifying exposed film, which shifts to Chapter 37 subheadings for processed goods