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Developed 65mm IMAX Motion Picture Negative

Large-format 65mm negative film exposed for IMAX theater projection, fully developed but without soundtrack, intended for printing positive copies. Falls under HTS 3706.90.00 for other exposed and developed motion-picture film.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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3701.30.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied as unexposed negative stock

Unexposed large-format film base is in heading 3701 for motion-picture use.

9006.69.01Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported specifically as photographic camera parts

Film negatives solely for camera testing classify as parts of photographic apparatus.

3705.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If processed primarily for graphic arts

Exposed film for non-motion picture graphic reproduction goes to heading 3705.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include negative identification numbers and production studio certification for valuation purposes

Use reinforced shipping containers due to large reel size and fragility of large-gauge film

Declare intended use as printing master to avoid end-use reclassification

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