U.S. imports of Chemical Preparations for Photographic Uses, Measured or Retail-Packed (NESOI) (HS 370790) totaled $51.6M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Chemical Preparations for Photographic Uses, Measured or Retail-Packed (NESOI) paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chemical Preparations for Photographic Uses, Measured or Retail-Packed (NESOI) imports of $51.6M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $41.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 3707
Subheading 370790 · $51.6M of $51.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$51.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$56.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $480.5M of Chemical Preparations for Photographic Uses, Measured or Retail-Packed (NESOI) and exported $659.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707903290 | Chem Preparations for Photographic Uses, NESOI | $37.6M | 11.62% | 97.01% | $4.4M |
| 3707906000 | Unmixed Prod, Photo Use, Meas/Rtl Sale Form | $286K | 10.03% | 100.00% | $29K |
| 3707903100 | Acid Violet 19 for Photographic Uses | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3707900000 | Chem Prep, Photo Use, Meas/Rtl Sale, NESOI | $56.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and South Korea together supply 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.61% of imports for consumption.