Cyanotype Sensitizing Emulsion from Japan
Iron-based sensitizing emulsion for alternative process printing, producing Prussian blue images upon UV exposure and development. Falls under HTS 3707.10.00 per chapter note defining 'photographic' as light-action image formation on photosensitive surfaces.
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
• Document historical/artistic photographic application to differentiate from general iron salts
• Include mixing instructions if put up for retail sale to qualify under measured portions
• Avoid bulk imports; package in retail-ready dropper bottles to fit 'ready for use' criteria