Exposed 35mm Color Motion Picture Film Reel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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