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U.S. imports of exposed but undeveloped photographic plates, film, paper & textiles (HS 370400) totaled $780K in July 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Exposed but Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper & Textiles imports of $780K in July 2026 ran 41% above the year-to-date monthly average of $553K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataPhotographic media that has been exposed to light but not yet processed through chemical development occupies a distinct tariff position — 3704000000 — separate from both unexposed sensitized media and fully developed material. South Korea and Japan are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Singapore also a notable source, suggesting that semiconductor wafer inspection film, medical imaging plates, and professional photographic material are among the commercial flows captured here. Classification hinges on confirming that the goods have been exposed but that no development process has been initiated.
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Importers typically rely on the shipper's commercial invoice and technical documentation confirming the exposure process. For industrial or medical applications, process records or lot-tracking documentation from the foreign manufacturer may be requested by CBP to substantiate the classification.
Classification is determined at the time of importation based on the condition of the goods as imported. If the film is genuinely undeveloped at the time of entry, it is correctly classified under 370400 regardless of subsequent domestic processing. However, if development occurs abroad prior to export, the goods would fall under heading 3705 or 3706 instead.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3704
Subheading 370400 · $780K of $780K
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ImportsExports
Imports
$780KYoY · Pro
Exports
$231KYoY · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3704000000 | Photo Plates, Flm, Paper, Etc, Exposed, Nt Develop | $780K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3704000000 | Photo Plates, Flm, Paper, Etc, Exposed, Nt Develop | $231K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Netherlands together supply 99% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.