35mm Film Negative for Archival Storage from China
Professionally exposed and developed 35mm motion-picture negatives stored in climate-controlled archival cans for preservation. HTS 3706.10.60 applies to these 35mm+ originals, other than duplicates or positives. Used by studios for master protection against loss.
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 preservation certifications and chain-of-custody docs to verify original exposure status
• Declare low temperature shipping requirements to prevent damage claims at entry
• Value based on content rarity; provide filmography details for accurate appraisal