Exposed Latent Image Color Negative Film from China
35mm color negative film exposed in cameras to record scenes with latent images awaiting development into negatives. Classified under HTS 3704.00.00.00 for exposed but undeveloped photographic film. Primarily used by photographers before chemical processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab test results confirming no development has occurred to prevent reclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'exposed undeveloped' to comply with HTS description
• Watch for pitfalls in bulk shipments where mixed exposed/unexposed rolls trigger audits