Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed
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Heading 3702 covers sensitized, unexposed photographic film in rolls of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, plus instant print film in rolls. The heading splits first by use (X-ray film versus other film), then by whether the film is perforated, by roll width and length, and by whether it is for color photography. General (MFN) rates in this heading are either Free or 3.7%.
Products in this heading
- Rolls of 35 mm color negative film for cameras
- 120 and 220 roll film for medium format cameras
- Medical X-ray film supplied in rolls
- Microfilm rolls with silver halide emulsion
- 35 mm and 70 mm motion-picture camera film in rolls
- Graphic arts film rolls used in printing prepress
- Instant print film in rolls for instant cameras
- Reversal color film rolls for slides
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the film is for X-ray use or for other photography
- Whether the film is perforated or not perforated
- The roll width in millimeters, checked against the 16 mm, 35 mm, 105 mm and 610 mm breaks
- The roll length in meters, checked against the 30 m and 200 m breaks
- Whether the film is for color photography (polychrome) or other use
Often confused with
- Heading 3701Photographic sheet film and plates sold flat, not in rolls
Flat plates and sheet film are classified in heading 3701, not with roll film.
- Heading 3703Sensitized photographic paper in rolls
Heading 3702 excludes paper, paperboard and textile supports, which fall in 3703.
- Heading 3706Exposed and developed motion-picture film
Once the film has been exposed and developed it leaves 3702 and goes to 3706.
- Heading 3707Photographic developer and fixer chemicals
Chemical preparations for photographic use are classified in heading 3707.
- Heading 4911Developed photographic prints on paper
Finished printed pictures on paper are goods of chapter 49, not unexposed film.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for medical X-ray film in rolls?
Medical X-ray film in rolls other than dental is classified under 3702.10.00.30, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%. Other X-ray film in rolls falls under 3702.10.00.60 at the same 3.7% rate.
What is the duty on 35 mm color film in rolls under 30 m long?
Color film over 16 mm but not over 35 mm wide, in lengths not over 30 m and other than slide film, where the roll is 35 mm, is 3702.54.00.30 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%. Slide film of the same size range is 3702.53.00.30, also 3.7%.
How do I classify unperforated film wider than 105 mm but not over 610 mm?
Unperforated film over 105 mm and not over 610 mm wide is classified under 3702.44: graphic arts film at 3702.44.01.30 and other film at 3702.44.01.60, both at a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%. Film wider than 610 mm is classified in 3702.41 through 3702.43 depending on length and color use.
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.
All lines in heading 3702
- 3702.10.00.30For X-ray / Medical, other than dental3.7%
- 3702.10.00.60For X-ray / Other3.7%
- 3702.31.01.00For color photography (polychrome)3.7%
- 3702.32.01.30Microfilm3.7%
- 3702.32.01.60Other3.7%
- 3702.39.01.00Other3.7%
- 3702.41.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for color photography (polychrome)3.7%
- 3702.42.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for color photography3.7%
- 3702.43.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m3.7%
- 3702.44.01.30Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm / Graphic arts film3.7%
- 3702.44.01.60Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm / Other3.7%
- 3702.52.01.30Of a width not exceeding 16 mm / Reversal color film3.7%
- 3702.52.01.60Of a width not exceeding 16 mm / Other3.7%
- 3702.53.00.3035 mm3.7%
- 3702.53.00.60Other3.7%
- 3702.54.00.3035 mm3.7%
- 3702.54.00.60Other3.7%
- 3702.55.00.30Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m / Reversal color filmFree
- 3702.55.00.60Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m / OtherFree
- 3702.56.00.30Of a width exceeding 35 mm / Motion-picture filmFree
- 3702.56.00.60Of a width exceeding 35 mm / OtherFree
- 3702.96.00.00Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m3.7%
- 3702.97.00.00Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 mFree
- 3702.98.00.00Of a width exceeding 35 mm3.7%