Kodak KODACROME Halftone Screen from China

A precision-mounted halftone screen used in offset lithography for engraving processes, featuring fine dot patterns etched on glass for creating halftone images. It falls under HTS 9002.90.70.00 as a mounted optical element specifically designed for photographic screen printing and engraving applications. The screen's optical properties ensure accurate reproduction of continuous-tone images into printable dots.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify the screen is explicitly designed for engraving or photographic halftone processes with supplier documentation to avoid reclassification

Include technical specs showing mounted optical elements and dot pattern resolution in commercial invoices for CBP review

Ensure proper marking of country of origin as screens often undergo precision manufacturing excluded from general optical parts