VistaVision 35mm Widescreen Sound Film from China
Rare format 35mm motion-picture film, exposed and developed with soundtrack for widescreen cinema exhibits in historical or specialty theaters. Falls under HTS 3706.10.30.00 for its 35mm+ width and purpose-built sound recording for motion-picture projection. Used in film festivals or restorations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.4%
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
• Provide historical format verification to customs for accurate 3706.10.30.00 classification
• Inspect for degradation; damaged film may be treated as scrap and excluded from chapter
• Include projection compatibility affidavits for exhibit use