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U.S. exports of exposed & developed photographic plates and film (non-cinematographic) (HS 370500) totaled $133.1M in July 2026.
Importers of Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates and Film (Non-Cinematographic) paid $1.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $19.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Exposed & Developed Photographic Plates and Film (Non-Cinematographic) imports of $21.7M in July 2026 ran 66% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.0M.
Last updated: July 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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590 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3705
Subheading 370500 · $21.7M of $21.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$21.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$133.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3705000000 | Photo Plates & Film, Expos & Devl,Oth Than Cinema | $21.7M | 7.63% | 91.38% | $1.7M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3705000000 | Photo Plates & Film, Expos & Devl,Oth Than Cinema | $133.1M |
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.
Exports · July 2026
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Ireland and Israel together take 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 7.63%.