Tetenal Color Negative Paper Emulsion Base

Tetenal's emulsion base features nano-dispersed silver iodobromide with integral dye-formers for professional color negative printing paper. HTS 3707.90.32.10 applies to this unsensitized chemical prep for photographic paper uses, enabling light-induced image development. Excludes varnishes or adhesives.

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 for radiographic or medical imaging paper

X-ray emulsions prioritize high-speed grains over color fidelity, separate category.

3503.00Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If gelatin content dominates as photographic binder

Bulk gelatins modified solely for photo use may classify under Chapter 35.

3705.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If prepared as a complete plate coating slurry

Ready-to-coat preparations for graphic arts plates differ from paper emulsions.

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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.

Fujifilm Etercolor Unsensitized Emulsion Base

Fujifilm's Etercolor unsensitized emulsion is a high-purity dispersion of color-sensitive silver bromoiodide crystals in aqueous gelatin, optimized for negative image formation in photographic paper. Classified under HTS 3707.90.32.10 due to its role as an unmixed chemical preparation solely for color negative paper production. It enables the creation of visible images through light action on subsequently sensitized surfaces.

Ilford Ilfocolor Unsensitized Paper Emulsion

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Agfa Polychrome Unsensitized Emulsion Concentrate

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