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Exposed Kodak Ektar 100 Professional Film from Japan

High-saturation 35mm color negative film made in US, exposed internationally for landscape photography hobby. HTS 9802.00.2000 applies to such returned US-origin film exposed abroad, excluding commercial motion picture applications. For personal portfolio development.

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

• Professional-grade film still qualifies if for personal non-commercial use

• Batch numbers on canister prove US manufacture for customs inspection

• Separate from commercial stock; wedding/event photography may trigger scrutiny