Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media
Articles for the use of any agency of the United States Government: > Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9808.00.10.00
U.S. State Department Diplomatic Microfiche Archive
Official U.S. government diplomatic correspondence and treaty documents archived on microfiche for use by federal agencies. These are government publications in microfilm media format specifically provided for under HTS 9808.00.10.00 for agency use. The microfiche contains declassified historical records essential for intelligence analysis.
CIA Declassified Intelligence Photographic Prints
Bound collections of photographic prints from declassified CIA surveillance operations, imported for National Security Agency analysis. These qualify under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as photographic prints for U.S. government agency use. The prints document historical reconnaissance missions.
DOD Historical Motion Picture Films
Exposed and developed 35mm motion picture films documenting U.S. military operations from WWII, imported for Department of Defense historical archives. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed motion-picture films for government agency use. Films preserved for training and analysis purposes.
FBI Surveillance Video Tapes
Recorded VHS video tapes containing FBI counterintelligence surveillance footage, imported for federal law enforcement training. Qualifies under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as recorded video tapes for U.S. government agency use. Tapes document actual field operations.
National Archives Etching Collections
Bound volumes of official government etchings depicting U.S. presidential inaugurations, imported for National Archives preservation. Covered by HTS 9808.00.10.00 as bound etchings for government agency use. Etchings serve as historical records.
Exposed Landsat Satellite Photographic Film
Undeveloped exposed photographic film from Landsat earth observation satellites, imported for NASA scientific analysis. Qualifies under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed photographic films for U.S. government agency use. Film captures global environmental data.
U.S. Census Bureau Microfilm Records
Official 1900 U.S. Census population data on 35mm microfilm rolls for Commerce Department demographic research. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as government publications in microfilm media. Essential for statistical analysis.
Exposed Aerial Reconnaissance Films
Undeveloped KH-9 spy satellite reconnaissance film returned from orbit for National Reconnaissance Office analysis. Qualifies under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed photographic films for government use. Captures strategic military installations.
Government Printing Office Microfiche Sets
Complete U.S. Code Title 50 National Security microfiche sets for Justice Department legal research. Official government publications in microfilm media under HTS 9808.00.10.00. Essential for federal attorneys.
Recorded DEA Surveillance Video Cassettes
BetaSP format recorded video tapes of DEA narcotics operations for federal training academies. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as recorded video tapes for government agency use. Actual undercover footage.
Smithsonian Institution Engraving Portfolios
Bound portfolios of official government survey engravings from 19th century Army Corps of Engineers for Smithsonian curatorial use. Qualifies as bound engravings under HTS 9808.00.10.00. Historical cartographic records.
Exposed NOAA Weather Satellite Films
Undeveloped exposed film from GOES weather satellites for National Weather Service forecasting models. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed photographic films for government use. Cloud cover pattern documentation.
Congressional Record Microfilm Reels
Complete 1970s Congressional Record debates on 16mm microfilm for Library of Congress legislative research. Official government publications under HTS 9808.00.10.00. Essential for constitutional scholarship.
U.S. Park Service Historical Photo Prints
Unbound photographic prints of 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps projects for National Park Service archives. Qualifies under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as photographic prints for government agency use. Infrastructure documentation.
Exposed Hubble Telescope Photographic Plates
Glass photographic plates exposed by Hubble Space Telescope wide-field camera for NASA astrophysics research. Covered under HTS 9808.00.10.00 as exposed photographic films for government agency use. Deep space imagery.