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U.S. imports of chemical preparations for photographic uses, measured or retail-packed (nesoi) (HS 370790) totaled $42.4M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Chemical Preparations for Photographic Uses, Measured or Retail-Packed (NESOI) paid $3.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $39.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataJapan and South Korea are the dominant suppliers of photographic chemical preparations under this heading, reflecting the concentration of precision imaging chemistry manufacturing in East Asia. The US tariff schedule breaks out several distinct lines: Acid Violet 19 dye for photographic use (3707903100), general photographic chemical preparations (3707903290), and unmixed products in measured or retail-sale form (3707906000), each potentially carrying different Section 301 exposure depending on origin. Importers should verify classification carefully, as the distinction between a formulated preparation and an unmixed product in measured doses determines which 10-digit line applies. The Netherlands and Belgium also appear among leading suppliers, reflecting European specialty chemical producers serving the professional imaging and graphic arts markets.
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A chemical preparation typically involves two or more substances combined for a specific photographic function (e.g., a developer or fixer blend), while an unmixed product in measured doses is a single chemical substance portioned for retail or end-use sale. The distinction matters because 3707906000 covers unmixed products in measured/retail form, whereas 3707903290 covers formulated preparations. When in doubt, consult a licensed customs broker or CBP ruling.
South Korea is a US free-trade-agreement partner under KORUS, so qualifying originating goods may be eligible for preferential tariff treatment. Importers must confirm that the goods meet KORUS rules of origin and provide appropriate documentation at entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $37.1M | $3.7M | -$33.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.8M | $13.7M | +$11.9M |
| TAIWAN | $1.1M | $8.9M | +$7.7M |
| CHINA | $96K | $7.4M | +$7.3M |
| BELGIUM | $689K | $3.6M | +$2.9M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707903290 | CHEM PREPARATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USES, NESOI | $42.1M | 10.05% | $3.9M |
| 3707906000 | UNMIXED PROD, PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE FORM | $290K | 10.04% | $28K |
| 3707903100 | ACID VIOLET 19 FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USES | $6K | 10.00% | $600 |
CHEM PREPARATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USES, NESOI
UNMIXED PROD, PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE FORM
ACID VIOLET 19 FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC USES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3707900000 | CHEM PREP,PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE, NESOI | $61.0M |
CHEM PREP,PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE, NESOI
1.2M kg
PHOTO PLATES & FLAT FILM, NESOI, SENS, UNEXPOSED
HS 370199
INSTANT PRINT FILM IN THE FLAT
HS 370120
PHOTO PLATES AND FILM, EXPOSED/DEVELOP, OT CINEMA
HS 370500
PLATES & FILM NESOI WITH ANY SIDE OV 255MM, UNEXP
HS 370130
X-RAY PLATES & FLAT FILM, SENS, UNEX
HS 370110
PHOT FLM NO SPROCKET HLS,OV 610MM& OV200MM EXC CLR
HS 370242
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $8.5M | $6.6M | -$1.9M |
| California | $9.0M | $5.3M | -$3.7M |
| New Jersey | $97K | $13.8M | +$13.7M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $5.0M | $20.9M | +$15.9M |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | $864K | $10.1M | +$9.2M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $7.1M | $3.3M | -$3.8M |