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HSChapter 37
U.S. imports of unexposed sensitized photographic plates and flat film (nesoi) (HS 370199) totaled $28.8M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Unexposed Sensitized Photographic Plates and Flat Film (NESOI) paid $2.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.7% on $28.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDry plates, graphic arts film, and other sensitized unexposed flat photographic materials not captured by the more specific headings in Chapter 37 are classified here — a residual category that remains commercially relevant for industrial non-destructive testing, prepress graphic arts, and scientific imaging. Japan and Singapore are leading US suppliers. The US schedule distinguishes dry plates for non-color use (3701993000), graphic arts film (3701996030 and 3701997000), and a broad residual flat film line (3701996060), making precise product identification essential for correct 10-digit classification.
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Both lines cover graphic arts film excluding color photography, but 3701996030 applies to film in the flat format while 3701997000 covers graphic arts film other than dry plates — the distinction turns on physical form and whether the product meets the dry-plate definition. Importers should obtain detailed product specifications from the manufacturer and consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct line.
A dry plate is a rigid glass or film substrate coated with a dried photosensitive emulsion (typically silver halide), as opposed to wet-process plates. The dry-plate designation is a technical manufacturing distinction; importers should request a product data sheet confirming emulsion type and substrate to support classification under 3701993000.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $24.4M | -- | -$24.4M |
| SINGAPORE | $4.2M | $61K | -$4.1M |
| FRANCE | -- | $351K | +$351K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $281K | +$281K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $128K | $62K | -$66K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701996060 | PHOTO PLATES & FILM IN THE FLAT,UNEXPOS, NESOI | $28.8M | 7.73% | $2.2M |
| 3701993000 | DRY PLATES OTHER THAN FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | $8K | 10.00% | $769 |
| 3701996030 | GRAPHIC ART FILM EXCEPT FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | $0 | -- | -- |
PHOTO PLATES & FILM IN THE FLAT,UNEXPOS, NESOI
DRY PLATES OTHER THAN FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
GRAPHIC ART FILM EXCEPT FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3701997000 | GRAPHIC ARTS FILM, EXCEPT DRY PLATES | $933K |
| 3701996030 | GRAPHIC ART FILM EXCEPT FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY | $52K |
GRAPHIC ARTS FILM, EXCEPT DRY PLATES
113.2K m2
GRAPHIC ART FILM EXCEPT FOR COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
1.4K m2
CHEM PREP,PHOTO USE, MEAS/RTL SALE, NESOI
HS 370790
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
PHOT FLM NO SPROCKET HLS,OV 610MM& OV200MM EXC CLR
HS 370242
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $23.0M | $696K | -$22.3M |
| Oregon | $5.1M | -- | -$5.1M |
| Idaho | $344K | $13K | -$330K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $23.2M | $586K | -$22.6M |
| SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, WA | $4.8M | -- | -$4.8M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $293K | -- | -$293K |