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U.S. imports of instant print film in the flat (HS 370120) totaled $13.7M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Instant Print Film in the Flat paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $13.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Instant Print Film in the Flat imports of $13.7M in April 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.5M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701200030 | INSTANT PRINT FILM FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | $13.5M | 10.03% | $1.4M |
| 3701200060 | INSTANT PRINT FILM, IN THE FLAT, NESOI | $155K | 10.60% | $16K |
INSTANT PRINT FILM FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
INSTANT PRINT FILM, IN THE FLAT, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3701200000 | INSTANT PRINT FILM | $1.4M |
INSTANT PRINT FILM
92.5K no
CHEM PREP,PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE, NESOI
HS 370790
PHOTO PLATES & FLAT FILM, NESOI, SENS, UNEXPOSED
HS 370199
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
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $11.1M | -- | -$11.1M |
| NETHERLANDS | $2.5M | $3K | -$2.5M |
| HONG KONG | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $88K | +$88K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $57K | +$57K |
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
| Illinois | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| New York | $1.3M | $191K | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| ATLANTA, GA | $2.5M | $3K | -$2.5M |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |