U.S. exports of Exposed but Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper & Textiles (HS 370400) totaled $211K in August 2026.
Exposed but Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper & Textiles imports of $21K in August 2026 ran 96% below the year-to-date monthly average of $486K.
Last updated: August 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.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3704
Subheading 370400 · $211K of $211K
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3704000000 | Photo Plates, Flm, Paper, Etc, Exposed, Nt Develop | $21K | 0.00% | 100.00% |
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 | $211K |
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.
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$21KYoY · free account
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$211KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.8M of Exposed but Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper & Textiles and exported $2.4M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Hong Kong and United Kingdom together take 91% of it.
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duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.