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70mm IMAX Motion Picture Print from Japan

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.

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

• Include IMAX theater contracts proving commercial exhibition intent

• Use climate-controlled shipping to preserve large film reels

• Coordinate with CBP for inspection of specialized film formats