Positive release prints
Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track: > Other > Positive release prints
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 3706.90.00.30
35mm Color Positive Release Print
A 35mm motion-picture film positive release print developed from a negative, featuring full-color visuals and optical soundtrack for cinema projection. It falls under HTS 3706.90.00.30 as a positive release print intended for theatrical distribution. This excludes waste or scrap and relates to photographic processes using light on photosensitive surfaces.
70mm IMAX Positive Release Print
High-resolution 70mm positive release print for IMAX theaters, exposed and developed with panoramic visuals and soundtrack for large-format projection. Classified under HTS 3706.90.00.30 due to its status as a developed positive print for release in motion-picture exhibition. Adheres to chapter notes excluding waste and defining photographic processes.
16mm Educational Positive Release Print
16mm positive release print developed for educational films, including soundtrack for classroom or documentary projection. It qualifies under HTS 3706.90.00.30 as an exposed, developed motion-picture positive for release purposes. Photographic definition applies via light-action on photosensitive surfaces.
35mm Black-and-White Positive Release Print
Classic 35mm black-and-white positive release print for art-house cinema, fully developed with optical soundtrack. Falls under HTS 3706.90.00.30 as a motion-picture positive print for theatrical release. Excludes scrap per chapter notes.
Super 8mm Short Film Positive Release Print
Super 8mm positive release print for short films or animations, exposed and developed with soundtrack for festival screenings. Classified in HTS 3706.90.00.30 for other positive release prints in motion-picture category. Photographic light-process applies.
35mm 3D Positive Release Print
Stereoscopic 35mm positive release print for 3D cinema, dual-strip developed with synchronized soundtrack. Under HTS 3706.90.00.30 as positive motion-picture release print, per photographic chapter definitions.
70mm Epic Film Positive Release Print
70mm positive release print for epic widescreen films, developed for roadshow engagements with multi-channel sound. HTS 3706.90.00.30 covers such other positive prints for motion-picture release.
35mm Animated Feature Positive Release Print
Positive release print of hand-drawn animated feature on 35mm film, fully developed for multiplex projection. Fits HTS 3706.90.00.30 as exposed/developed motion-picture positive with soundtrack.
16mm Documentary Positive Release Print
16mm color positive release print for documentary films, developed for non-theatrical distribution like festivals. Under HTS 3706.90.00.30 per chapter photographic notes.
35mm Soundtrack-Only Positive Release Print
35mm positive release print consisting solely of soundtrack track, exposed/developed for motion-picture synchronization. Classed in HTS 3706.90.00.30 as sound track-only positive per hierarchy.