Cellulose Acetate Photographic Negative Film Base from Japan
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 — 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
• 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