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U.S. imports of narrow-width monochrome photographic film, long roll (≤35 mm wide, >30 m long) (HS 370297) totaled $130K in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Narrow-Width Monochrome Photographic Film, Long Roll (≤35 mm wide, >30 m long) paid $15K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $125K 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 $130K in July 2026 ran 54% above the year-to-date monthly average of $84K.
Last updated: July 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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8 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 9 of 16 in heading 3702
Subheading 370297 · $130K of $8.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702970000 | Monochrome Photo Film, W Nt Exc 35 Mm, L Exc 30 M | $130K | 11.18% | 96.34% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3702970000 | Monochrome Photo Film, W Nt Exc 35 Mm, L Exc 30 M | $51K |
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
$130KYoY · Pro
Exports
$51KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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United Kingdom and Japan together supply 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
3.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.18%.