Exposed 35mm Color Motion Picture Film Reel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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