Heading 3707

Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

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Heading 3707 covers chemical preparations for photographic uses, plus unmixed products for photographic uses that are put up in measured portions or in a form ready for retail use. It splits into two subheadings: 3707.10 for sensitizing emulsions, and 3707.90 for everything else, which is further broken out by specific chemical or use in color negative photographic paper. Varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations are excluded from the heading.

Products in this heading

Sensitizing emulsions for use in color negative photographic paper
Other sensitizing emulsions for photographic use
Acid violet 19 photographic chemical preparation
Unsensitized emulsions for use in color negative photographic paper
Photographic couplers for color negative paper
Coupler dispersions for color negative paper
Unmixed photographic chemicals put up in measured portions for retail sale
Photographic developer or fixer concentrates put up in retail-ready measured form

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the product is a sensitizing emulsion, which falls in 3707.10, or any other photographic chemical preparation, which falls in 3707.90.
Whether the product is a chemical preparation or an unmixed product put up in measured portions or retail-ready form.
Whether the product is intended for use in color negative photographic paper, which has its own dedicated lines.
Whether the product is a specifically named chemical such as Acid violet 19.
Whether the goods are varnishes, glues or adhesives, which are excluded from the heading.

Often confused with

Sensitized unexposed photographic film in rolls
Film in rolls is a separate heading even when sensitized for photographic use.
Heading 3702
Sensitized unexposed photographic paper or paperboard
Sensitized paper and paperboard are classified in 3703, not as chemical preparations.
Heading 3703
Sensitized photographic plates and flat film
Flat sensitized plates and film belong to 3701.
Heading 3701
Exposed and developed motion-picture film
Exposed and developed film is classified by its final form, not as a preparation.
Heading 3706
Photographic varnishes, glues and adhesives
The heading text expressly excludes these preparations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for sensitizing emulsions for photographic use?

Sensitizing emulsions for use in color negative photographic paper are 3707.10.00.05, and other sensitizing emulsions are 3707.10.00.90. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

What is the duty on photographic couplers for color negative paper?

Couplers for use in color negative photographic paper are classified under 3707.90.32.20. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify unmixed photographic chemicals put up in measured portions for retail sale?

Unmixed products for photographic uses put up in measured portions or in a form ready for retail use go under 3707.90.60.00. The general (MFN) rate is 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.