Exposed Super 8mm Soundtrack Film Cartridge from Japan
A cartridge of Super 8mm film exposed with amateur footage and developed, featuring a magnetic soundtrack strip. It is classified in HTS 3706.90.00.60 as other exposed motion-picture film incorporating sound. Commonly imported by hobbyists for editing or archiving personal films.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cartridge format and exposure details to differentiate from consumer video; check for magnetic strip compliance with electronics regs
• Pitfall: incorrect valuation based on silver content can trigger audits