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U.S. imports of wide-format monochrome photographic film (>35 mm wide) (HS 370298) totaled $769K in July 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide) paid $83K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $769K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wide-Format Monochrome Photographic Film (>35 mm wide) imports of $769K in July 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $660K.
Last updated: July 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702980000 | Monochrome Photo Film, Width Exceed 35 Mm | $769K | 10.83% | 100.00% | $83K |
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 | $59K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$769KYoY · Pro
Exports
$59KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Taiwan and Japan together supply 94% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 10.83%.