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U.S. imports of exposed & developed photographic plates and film (non-cinematographic) (HS 370500) totaled $12.5M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates and Film (Non-Cinematographic) paid $1.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $10.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates and Film (Non-Cinematographic) imports of $12.5M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFully processed photographic plates and film — covering X-ray films, graphic arts negatives, aerial survey film, and scientific imaging media — are classified under a single tariff line, 3705000000, provided they are not cinematographic. Germany leads US supply under this heading, followed by Taiwan and Japan, a mix that reflects the medical imaging, semiconductor photomask, and professional photography sectors. Importers should distinguish this heading carefully from heading 3706, which covers developed motion-picture film.
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Cinematographic film is designed for motion-picture projection and typically carries a series of sequential image frames at standard motion-picture frame rates and perforations. Developed film lacking these characteristics — such as X-ray film, aerial photography negatives, or graphic arts film — is classified under 370500 rather than the 3706 headings.
Developed non-cinematographic photographic film is generally a purely industrial or commercial commodity and does not trigger mandatory admissibility review by FSIS, APHIS, or FDA. Standard CBP entry procedures apply, though importers should verify that no specific content restrictions apply to the subject matter depicted on the film.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3705000000 | PHOTO PLATES & FILM, EXPOS & DEVL,OTH THAN CINEMA | $12.5M | 10.00% | $1.0M |
PHOTO PLATES & FILM, EXPOS & DEVL,OTH THAN CINEMA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3705000000 | PHOTO PLATES & FILM, EXPOS & DEVL,OTH THAN CINEMA | $117.1M |
PHOTO PLATES & FILM, EXPOS & DEVL,OTH THAN CINEMA
5.8K 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
PLATES & FILM NESOI WITH ANY SIDE OV 255MM, UNEXP
HS 370130
X-RAY PLATES & FLAT FILM, SENS, UNEX
HS 370110
PHOT FLM NO SPROCKET HLS,OV 610MM& OV200MM EXC CLR
HS 370242
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.7M | $49.5M | +$46.8M |
| Oregon | $54K | $45.2M | +$45.1M |
| Idaho | $98K | $18.7M | +$18.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $967K | $64.5M | +$63.5M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.0M | $12.2M | +$9.2M |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | $596K | $11.0M | +$10.4M |