U.S. imports of Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide) (HS 370298) totaled $1.1M in September 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide) paid $112K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide) imports of $1.1M in September 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $763K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWide-format black-and-white sensitized film — used in large-format cameras, graphic arts, and industrial imaging — is classified under a single tariff line, 3702980000, covering all widths exceeding 35 mm. Taiwan is the leading US supplier, followed by the United Kingdom and China, a supplier mix that reflects both legacy photochemical producers and newer specialty manufacturers. Importers should note that goods subject to Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin products may affect sourcing decisions when China-origin material is considered.
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The dividing line is a width of exactly 35 mm: film exceeding 35 mm in width falls under 370298 regardless of roll length, while film at or below 35 mm with a roll length over 30 meters falls under 370297. Both must be sensitized, unexposed, and not on paper or paperboard substrates.
Chinese-origin photographic film may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers sourcing from China should verify the current Section 301 list status for this product and factor any additional duties into landed-cost calculations.
Subheading 3 of 16 in heading 3702
Subheading 370298 · $1.1M of $12.0M
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$1.1MYoY · free account
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—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $8.7M of Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide).
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702980000 | Monochrome Photo Film, Width Exceed 35 Mm | $1.1M | 9.78% | 100.00% | $111K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3702980000 | Monochrome Photo Film, Width Exceed 35 Mm | $197K |
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 · September 2026
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Taiwan and United Kingdom together supply 99% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.02% of imports for consumption.