Exposed 35mm Motion Picture Film Reel from Japan
A 35mm cellulose acetate film reel that has been exposed in a professional cinema camera and chemically developed to capture motion picture footage, including an optical soundtrack. It falls under HTS 3706.90.00 as 'other' exposed and developed motion-picture film incorporating a soundtrack, distinct from raw or unexposed stock.
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
• Verify the film is fully exposed and developed with lab certification to avoid reclassification as unexposed stock under 3702
• Include detailed manifests specifying reel length, format (e.g
• 35mm), and soundtrack presence for customs clearance
• Check for restrictions on importing analog film due to hazardous chemical residues from development processes