U.S. imports of Instant Print Film in the Flat (HS 370120) totaled $8.3M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Importers of Instant Print Film in the Flat paid $953K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.52% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Instant Print Film in the Flat imports of $8.3M in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $10.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInstant print film — the self-developing sheet format associated with integral photography — occupies a niche but commercially active segment of the photographic materials market, driven by renewed consumer interest in analog formats. Japan and the Netherlands are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the manufacturing footprints of the major instant-film producers. The US schedule subdivides this heading into color instant print film (3701200030) and other flat instant print film not elsewhere specified (3701200060), with a legacy consolidated line (3701200000) also present. Correct subheading selection depends on whether the film is designed for color (polychrome) or monochrome output.
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154 import shipments a month
Heading 3701 covers photographic plates and flat film, so instant print film in sheet or flat-pack format falls here. Roll-format photographic film is classified under heading 3702. The physical format — flat versus roll — is the primary classification determinant, not the instant-development chemistry.
Yes. The US schedule specifically separates color (polychrome) instant print film under 3701200030 from other flat instant print film under 3701200060. Importers should confirm with the manufacturer whether the product is designed for color or monochrome output, as misclassification between these lines can trigger CBP inquiries.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 3701
Subheading 370120 · $8.3M of $53.6M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.52% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $133.1M of Instant Print Film in the Flat and exported $22.4M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701200030 | Instant Print Film for Color Photography | $8.2M | 11.52% | 100.00% | $941K |
| 3701200060 | Instant Print Film, In the Flat, NESOI | $103K | 12.05% | 100.00% | $12K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3701200000 | Instant Print Film | $2.0M |
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.