Agfa Polychrome Unsensitized Emulsion Concentrate

Agfa's Polychrome concentrate is an unsensitized liquid emulsion of cubic silver chloride crystals with color mask formers for high-contrast negative paper. Under HTS 3707.90.32.10 for its unmixed state as a photographic chemical preparation for color negative paper. Supports image formation via light on photosensitive surfaces after machine coating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3707.90Same rate: 35%

If dispersed in organic solvents rather than aqueous medium

Solvent-based emulsions for specialty papers fall under different chemical preparation subheadings.

2841.90.10Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If imported as isolated silver halide salts only

Pure salts without gelatin dispersion are inorganic chemicals, not photographic preparations.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If includes printing inks or toners mixed in

Any ink or dye components beyond color couplers reclassify under printing inks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test emulsion samples upon arrival to certify unsensitized status with customs labs if challenged

Use UN-approved packaging for silver-bearing liquids to avoid hazmat surcharges

Document production batch purity to meet food-contact adjacent standards for paper coating

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