Exposed 35mm Feature Film Reel - Sci-Fi Epic from China

This is an exposed and developed 35mm motion-picture film reel containing a full-length sci-fi feature film, complete with optical soundtrack. It falls under HTS 3706.10.60.60 as it is a feature film (over 40 minutes runtime) on 35mm or wider film, not released theatrically in the country of deposit. This classification applies to imported cinema prints for archival, restoration, or limited distribution purposes.

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 film content is a feature-length film (>40 min) via script or runtime certification to avoid reclassification as short films under 3706.10.60.30

Include customs documentation proving non-theatrical release status, such as distribution contracts or affidavits from the producer

Ensure proper labeling of film width (35mm+) and development status; undeclared soundtracks can trigger audits