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U.S. imports of narrow-width monochrome photographic film, long roll (≤35 mm wide, >30 m long) (HS 370297) totaled $115K in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Narrow-Width Monochrome Photographic Film, Long Roll (≤35 mm wide, >30 m long) paid $11K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $115K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Narrow-Width Monochrome Photographic Film, Long Roll (≤35 mm wide, >30 m long) imports of $115K in April 2026 ran 76% above the year-to-date monthly average of $65K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNarrow-gauge black-and-white sensitized film in long rolls — the format favored for bulk motion-picture, microfilm, and specialty scientific applications — enters the US under a single 10-digit line, 3702970000. The United Kingdom and Czech Republic are the leading suppliers, with Japan also a notable source, reflecting the concentration of remaining silver-halide film manufacturing in Europe and Asia. Importers should confirm that roll length and width measurements meet the precise thresholds that distinguish this heading from adjacent subheadings covering shorter rolls or wider gauges.
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Film rolls of 35 mm or narrower width are classified under 370297 only when the roll length exceeds 30 meters. Rolls at or below 30 meters fall under a different HS6 heading, so accurate measurement of roll length is essential before filing an entry.
Both countries host legacy silver-halide manufacturing facilities that have survived the digital transition by serving niche professional, archival, and scientific markets. This geographic concentration means supply disruptions in Europe can have outsized effects on US importers with limited alternative sources.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| JAPAN | $24K | $6K | -$18K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $16K | $10K | -$6K |
| GERMANY | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $3K | +$3K |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702970000 | MONOCHROME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35 MM, L EXC 30 M | $115K | 10.00% | $11K |
MONOCHROME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35 MM, L EXC 30 M
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3702970000 | MONOCHROME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35 MM, L EXC 30 M | $28K |
MONOCHROME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35 MM, L EXC 30 M
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CHEM PREP,PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE, NESOI
HS 370790
PHOTO PLATES & FLAT FILM, NESOI, SENS, UNEXPOSED
HS 370199
INSTANT PRINT FILM IN THE FLAT
HS 370120
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| New Jersey | $31K | $3K | -$28K |
| New York | -- | $25K | +$25K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $31K | -- | -$31K |
| CLEVELAND, OH | -- | $12K | +$12K |