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Kodak Unsensitized Color Emulsion for Negative Paper from Japan

This is an unsensitized emulsion specifically formulated for coating onto color negative photographic paper, consisting of silver halide salts dispersed in a gelatin matrix. It falls under HTS 3707.90.32.10 as it is a chemical preparation for photographic uses, unmixed and designed for professional darkroom paper production. The emulsion requires sensitization post-application to form images via light exposure 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

• Verify the emulsion is explicitly unsensitized and labeled for color negative paper use to avoid reclassification under sensitized emulsions in heading 3703

• Include technical data sheets proving photographic chemical composition and end-use in color paper manufacturing for customs compliance

• Check for hazardous material declarations as silver halide emulsions may require special shipping and storage documentation