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U.S. imports of monochrome photographic film, not over 35 mm wide and not over 30 m long, sensitized unexposed (HS 370296) totaled $296K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Monochrome Photographic Film, Not Over 35 mm Wide and Not Over 30 m Long, Sensitized Unexposed paid $40K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $296K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Monochrome Photographic Film, Not Over 35 mm Wide and Not Over 30 m Long, Sensitized Unexposed imports of $296K in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $373K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBlack-and-white photographic film in the compact format — width not exceeding 35 mm and roll length not exceeding 30 m — serves the fine-art, documentary, and archival photography communities that have sustained demand for silver-halide monochrome emulsions. Classified under a single US tariff line (3702960000), this product is sourced primarily from the United Kingdom and Czech Republic, with Germany, Japan, and Canada also supplying the market — a supply base anchored by the handful of specialty manufacturers still producing traditional B&W emulsions.
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The operative distinction is the emulsion type: 370296 covers film designed to produce a monochrome (single-tone, typically black-and-white) image, while 370253 and 370254 cover color film in overlapping dimensional ranges. Importers should confirm from the manufacturer's product specification whether the film contains multiple color-forming layers (color film) or a single silver-halide layer (monochrome) to select the correct heading.
The renewed interest in film photography among artists, students, and enthusiasts has modestly increased demand for monochrome 35 mm film after years of decline. This has encouraged some manufacturers — particularly in the Czech Republic and United Kingdom — to maintain or expand production of classic black-and-white emulsions. Importers should be aware that supply can be constrained relative to peak analog-era volumes, and lead times may be longer than for commodity photographic products.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | -- | $1.4M | +$1.4M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $293K | -- | -$293K |
| GERMANY | -- | $72K | +$72K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $16K | +$16K |
| JAPAN | -- | $8K | +$8K |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702960000 | MONOCHRME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35MM, L NT EXC 30M | $296K | 13.67% | $40K |
MONOCHRME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35MM, L NT EXC 30M
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3702960000 | MONOCHRME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35MM, L NT EXC 30M | $1.5M |
MONOCHRME PHOTO FILM, W NT EXC 35MM, L NT EXC 30M
395.3K m2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| New Jersey | $149K | -- | -$149K |
| Indiana | $127K | -- | -$127K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $166K | -- | -$166K |
| PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, PA | $83K | -- | -$83K |