Kodak Color Negative Sensitizing Emulsion

This is a pre-measured sensitizing emulsion specifically formulated for coating color negative photographic paper, containing silver halide salts and color couplers sensitive to red, green, and blue light. It falls under HTS 3707.10.00.05 as it is designed exclusively for use in color negative photographic paper production in darkroom processing. The emulsion is put up in retail-ready portions for professional photographers and 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 intended for color reversal photographic paper

Sensitizing emulsions for reversal paper (producing positive slides) are classified separately from those for negative paper.

3707.90.60Lower: 35% vs 38%

If sold as unmixed chemical components rather than ready-to-use emulsion

Unmixed products for photographic uses in retail portions fall under the residual subheading, not specific sensitizing emulsions.

3703.10Lower: 13.1% vs 38%

If in bulk form for industrial manufacturing rather than measured retail portions

Photographic paper in rolls or sheets, not chemical preparations or emulsions, uses Chapter 37 heading 3703.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the emulsion's intended use certification for color negative paper to avoid reclassification under general sensitizing emulsions

Include safety data sheets (SDS) and chemical composition details in documentation to comply with hazmat import regulations

Ensure temperature-controlled shipping to maintain emulsion stability, as degradation can lead to customs holds

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