Exposed Unprocessed Black and White Photographic Film from China
A roll of 35mm black and white photographic film that has been exposed to light capturing images but not yet developed. It falls under HTS 3704.00.00.00 as it is photographic film exposed but not developed, used in traditional analog photography. The latent images require chemical processing to become visible.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify exposure status with documentation; customs may inspect to confirm undeveloped latent images
• Provide certificates of analysis showing photosensitive emulsion intact and unprocessed
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as unexposed film under 3702, which has different duties