Motion-picture films in any form on which pictures, or sound and pictures, have been recorded, whether or not developed
Articles determined to be visual or auditory materials in accordance with U.S. note 1 of this subchapter: > Motion-picture films in any form on which pictures, or sound and pictures, have been recorded, whether or not developed
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 9817.00.44.00
35mm Hollywood Feature Film Reel
A 35mm cellulose acetate film reel containing recorded motion picture images and synchronized Dolby Digital sound for a major Hollywood feature film. This falls under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as a motion-picture film with recorded pictures and sound, imported for commercial theatrical distribution. The film is developed and ready for projection in cinemas.
16mm Educational Documentary Film
A 16mm color reversal film containing recorded documentary footage with magnetic sound track for educational institution use. Classified under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with recorded pictures and sound. Imported developed for classroom and library projection systems.
Super 8mm Short Subject Film
Super 8mm cartridge film with recorded color images and optical sound track for short subject films. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film in any form with pictures and sound recorded. Developed for home, school, and film festival projection.
70mm IMAX Motion Picture Print
70mm horizontal format film print with recorded 15/70 image and 6-track magnetic sound for IMAX theater exhibition. Falls under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as large-format motion-picture film with pictures and sound. Developed for specialized IMAX projection systems.
35mm Bollywood Musical Film
35mm positive print containing recorded Hindi musical feature film with DTS digital sound track. Imported under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with pictures and sound for theatrical distribution in the United States. Developed color film ready for exhibition.
16mm Black & White Newsreel
16mm acetate-based newsreel containing recorded historical footage with optical sound track. Classified under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with pictures and sound recorded. Imported developed for archival and educational exhibition.
8mm Silent Comedy Short Film
Regular 8mm film reel containing recorded black & white comedy short subject without sound track. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with pictures recorded, whether developed or not. Classic format for collectors and retrospectives.
35mm Animation Cel Film Print
35mm positive print from cel animation production with optical sound track for animated feature film. Falls under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film regardless of animation technique. Developed for theatrical release and home video mastering.
Vision 65 65mm Widescreen Film
65mm Vision 65 format film with recorded widescreen images and magnetic 6-track stereo sound. Specialized motion-picture film under HTS 9817.00.44.00 for epic theatrical presentations. Developed large-format print for premium cinema exhibition.
16mm Medical Training Film
16mm color film with recorded surgical procedures and narration sound track for medical training. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film with pictures and sound for professional education. Developed for hospital and university training programs.
35mm Undeveloped Negative Film
35mm camera negative containing recorded motion picture images (undeveloped) from feature film production. Specifically provided for under HTS 9817.00.44.00 which includes undeveloped motion-picture films with recorded pictures. For laboratory processing and printing.
70mm Todd-AO Widescreen Print
70mm Todd-AO format film print with recorded single-strip widescreen images and 6-track magnetic sound. Classic large-format motion-picture film under HTS 9817.00.44.00. Developed for roadshow theatrical presentations.
Technicolor 35mm Three-Strip Print
Rare Technicolor three-strip 35mm film print with recorded color images and optical sound track. Historical motion-picture film under HTS 9817.00.44.00. Developed for restoration and archival exhibition purposes.
VistaVision 35mm Horizontal Print
35mm VistaVision format film print recorded horizontally with magnetic sound track for widescreen presentation. Qualifies under HTS 9817.00.44.00 as motion-picture film in specialized format. Developed for high-quality theatrical exhibition.
Cinepanorama 70mm Circular Film
70mm Cinepanorama circular format film with recorded 360-degree images and surround sound. Experimental motion-picture format under HTS 9817.00.44.00. Developed for circular screen theater exhibition systems.