Exposed 35mm Soundtrack-Only Cinema Film from Mexico
A 35mm film reel consisting solely of an optical soundtrack recorded during movie production, exposed and developed without picture content. Classified in HTS 3706.90.00 as motion-picture film consisting only of soundtrack.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify 'soundtrack only' explicitly on commercial invoices to match tariff description precisely
• Provide audio waveform verification to prove exposure/development of sound elements
• Pair with picture reels in shipments but declare separately to avoid set classification issues