Cellulose Acetate Photographic Negative Film Base from China
Triacetate sheets serving as the substrate for photographic film negatives, providing flexibility and stability. Falls under HTS 3920.73.00.00 as noncellular, unsupported cellulose acetate strip/film. Used in traditional analog photography.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Provide chemical composition certification meeting subheading (a)(1) for 95%+ cellulose acetate
• Ensure no emulsion coating to stay in 3920; coated goes to Chapter 37
• Check for quotas on specialty films