Exposed 35mm Color Motion Picture Film Reel from China
A 35mm film reel exposed and developed with color cinematography footage, including an optical sound track, used for feature films. It falls under HTS 3706.90.00.60 as motion-picture film that is exposed and developed but not further processed into prints or duplicates. This classification applies to raw exposed reels imported for post-production editing.
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 the film is exposed and developed with lab certification to avoid reclassification as unexposed stock; declare exact footage length and sound track presence accurately
• Ensure customs documentation includes origin of negative to prevent undervaluation penalties