Heading 3701

Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, whether or not in packs

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Heading 3701 covers sensitized, unexposed photographic plates and film in flat form made of material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, plus instant print film in flat form whether or not in packs. It is split first by type: X-ray, instant print, and other plates and film. The other group is split by size over 255 mm and by color photography, disc film, dry plates, and graphic arts film.

Products in this heading

Unexposed X-ray film in flat plates for medical use other than dental
Unexposed X-ray film in flat plates for other uses
Instant print film in flat packs for color photography
Instant print film in flat form, other than color
Unexposed photographic plates and film with any side over 255 mm
Color disc film, unexposed
Dry photographic plates, unexposed
Graphic arts film, unexposed

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the goods are sensitized, unexposed photographic plates or film in flat form, not on paper, paperboard or textiles.
Identify whether the goods are X-ray film, instant print film, or other plates and film.
For other plates and film, check whether any side exceeds 255 mm; that size decides 3701.30.
For other plates and film not over 255 mm, check color photography, then disc film or other.
Check whether the goods are in rolls, because rolls go to heading 3702, not 3701.

Often confused with

Photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed
Rolls are classified in 3702, while 3701 covers flat plates and film.
Heading 3702
Instant print film in rolls
Instant print film in rolls goes to 3702; 3701 covers instant print film in flat form.
Heading 3702
Photographic paper, paperboard or textiles, sensitized and unexposed
Paper, paperboard and textile substrates are excluded from 3701.
Heading 3703
Exposed and developed motion-picture film
Exposed and developed motion-picture film is in 3706.
Heading 3706
Chemical preparations for photographic uses
Chemicals are not sensitized plates or film.
Heading 3707

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for unexposed X-ray film in flat form?

Medical X-ray film other than dental is 3701.10.00.30, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%. Other X-ray film is 3701.10.00.60, also at 3.7%.

What is the duty on instant print film in flat packs?

Instant print film for color photography is 3701.20.00.30 at 3.7% general (MFN), and other instant print film is 3701.20.00.60 at 3.7%.

How do I classify large photographic plates and film?

If any side exceeds 255 mm, use 3701.30.00.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of Free. For flat color film not over 255 mm use 3701.91.00.60 at 3.7%, and for other flat film not over 255 mm use 3701.99.60.60 at Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.