Microfilm Architectural Blueprints Archive

Rolls of microfilm containing reduced-scale reproductions of architectural blueprints for long-term archival storage and viewing. Classified under HTS 9817.00.42.00 as microfilm qualifying as visual materials for information storage and retrieval.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3703.10Higher: 13.1% vs 10%

If silver halide photographic film in rolls over 16mm width

Unexposed or general-purpose photographic films classify under Chapter 37 rather than visual materials.

4901.99.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If printed at normal readable size rather than micro-reduced

Full-size printed blueprints are printed matter, not microfilm visual materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include content inventory and reduction specifications confirming microfilm format standards

Declare film type (silver halide or diazo) and reduction ratio in commercial invoice

Ensure proper packaging to prevent damage; declare as visual materials on entry documents

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