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U.S. imports of instant print film in the flat (HS 370120) totaled $14.5M in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Instant Print Film in the Flat paid $1.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $14.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Instant Print Film in the Flat imports of $14.5M in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.7M.
Last updated: July 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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300 shipments/mo
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 2 of 5 in heading 3701
Subheading 370120 · $14.5M of $65.7M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701200030 | Instant Print Film for Color Photography | $14.4M | 11.20% | 100.08% | $1.6M |
| 3701200060 | Instant Print Film, In the Flat, NESOI | $76K | 14.11% | 100.00% | $11K |
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 | $2.3M |
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.
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Imports
$14.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Japan and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 11.22%.