Ilford Ilfocolor Emulsion for Negative Paper

Ilford's Ilfocolor sensitizing emulsion is a liquid preparation with multilayer color-sensitive crystals for direct application to negative photographic paper bases. Classified under HTS 3707.10.00.05 due to its specific formulation for color negative paper used in printing from color negatives. It is packaged in 500ml bottles ready for retail sale to photo labs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3707.10.00Same rate: 38%

If for black and white negative photographic paper

Monochromatic sensitizing emulsions are distinguished from color emulsions in separate subheadings.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38%

If marketed as a general chemical preparation beyond photographic use

Preparations not specifically for photographic uses (per chapter notes) shift to Chapter 38 chemical residuals.

3707Same rate: 38%

If prepared for use in color photographic paper other than negative type

Emulsions for positive or print paper have distinct classifications from negative paper emulsions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages clearly as 'sensitizing emulsion for color negative paper' to match the HTS subheading precisely

Obtain prior FDA or TSCA pre-notice if containing certain silver compounds, common pitfall for chemical imports

Use refrigerated transport; improper storage leads to frequent quality claims and rejections at customs

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Adox Silvermax Color Negative Sensitizer

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