U.S. exports of Chemical Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses (HS 370710) totaled $1.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Chemical Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses paid $11K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.44% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Chemical Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses imports of $86K in August 2026 ran 45% above the year-to-date monthly average of $60K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSensitizing emulsions are the light-reactive chemical coatings applied to photographic substrates, and their classification under heading 370710 separates them from finished sensitized film or paper. The US schedule distinguishes emulsions formulated for color negative photography (3707100005) from all other photographic sensitizing emulsions (3707100090), a split that matters for duty and end-use tracking. Japan and Germany are the leading suppliers, consistent with the advanced specialty-chemical manufacturing base required for precise silver-halide or dye-coupler formulations. Importers should confirm whether specific emulsion chemistries trigger any Section 301 exposure based on origin.
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Line 3707100005 covers emulsions specifically for use in color negative photography, while 3707100090 captures all other photographic sensitizing emulsions. The intended photographic process — color negative versus other types such as black-and-white or reversal — determines which line applies, so technical product documentation from the manufacturer is essential for correct classification.
CBP may request technical data sheets or manufacturer specifications confirming the emulsion's intended photographic application. Because the two tariff lines hinge on the specific photographic process, maintaining clear supplier documentation that identifies the emulsion type (e.g., color negative) is advisable to support the declared classification.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3707
Subheading 370710 · $1.9M of $58.3M
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$86KYoY · free account
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$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $976K of Chemical Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses and exported $17.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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4.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.44% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707100090 | Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses | $78K | 12.71% | 95.14% | $10K |
| 3707100005 | Sensitizing Emulsions for Use in Color Neg. Photo | $9K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $861 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3707100090 | Sensitizing Emulsions for Photographic Uses | $1.8M |
| 3707100005 | Sensitizing Emulsions for Use in Color Neg. Photo | $78K |
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.