Heading 3703

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed

11 declarable lines

Heading 3703 covers photographic paper, paperboard and textiles that are sensitized but unexposed. The lines split first by form and width, then by color photography versus other use, silver halide versus other, and pictorial continuous tone versus line reproduction.

Products in this heading

Silver halide color photographic paper in rolls wider than 610 mm for pictorial use
Silver halide black and white photographic paper in sheets for pictorial continuous tone
Line reproduction photographic paper for graphic arts
Sensitized photographic paperboard
Sensitized photographic textile
Color photographic paper in narrow rolls or sheets
Silver halide portrait studio paper in sheets

How to choose the right subheading

Form and width: decide whether the goods are in rolls wider than 610 mm or in another form.
Light sensitive chemistry: decide whether the paper is silver halide paper or another sensitized material.
Use: decide whether the goods are for color photography (polychrome) or for other use.
Image type: for silver halide paper, decide between pictorial continuous tone and line reproduction.
Form detail: for other goods, decide whether the item is in sheets or in another form.

Often confused with

Photographic film in rolls of plastic
Film in rolls of material other than paper, paperboard or textiles is classified in heading 3702.
Heading 3702
Photographic plates and flat film of glass or metal
Flat sensitized plates and film of nonpaper materials are classified in heading 3701.
Heading 3701
Exposed and developed motion picture film
Exposed and developed motion picture film is classified in heading 3706.
Heading 3706
Photographic developer and fixer chemicals
Chemical preparations for photographic uses are classified in heading 3707.
Heading 3707

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for silver halide color photo paper in rolls wider than 610 mm?

Use 3703.10.30.30 for silver halide color pictorial paper in rolls wider than 610 mm; the general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.

What is the duty on silver halide photo paper in sheets for pictorial continuous tone?

Use 3703.90.30.30 for silver halide pictorial continuous tone paper in sheets; the general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.

How do I classify color photographic paper that is not silver halide paper?

If the color photographic paper is not silver halide paper, classify it in 3703.20.60.00; the general (MFN) rate is 3.1%.

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.