Developed 70mm IMAX Documentary Film from China
A 70mm wide exposed and developed motion-picture film used in IMAX theaters for nature documentaries, with magnetic soundtrack. Classified under HTS 3706.10.60.90 for 'other' exposed film of 35mm or more width, excluding specific color newsreels. Ideal for large-format cinema imports.
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
• Provide projection format specs (e.g
• 70mm IMAX) and development certificates to confirm compliance with width requirements
• Avoid pitfalls by declaring soundtrack type accurately; magnetic vs optical can affect valuation
• For archival imports, include preservation condition reports to prevent customs holds