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U.S. imports of exposed but undeveloped photographic plates, film, paper & textiles (HS 370400) totaled $474K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Exposed but Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper & Textiles imports of $474K in April 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $333K.
Last updated: April 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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $457K | -- | -$457K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $193K | +$193K |
| CHINA | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| CANADA | -- | $6K | +$6K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3704000000 | PHOTO PLATES, FLM, PAPER, ETC, EXPOSED, NT DEVELOP | $474K | 32.27% | $5K |
PHOTO PLATES, FLM, PAPER, ETC, EXPOSED, NT DEVELOP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3704000000 | PHOTO PLATES, FLM, PAPER, ETC, EXPOSED, NT DEVELOP | $206K |
PHOTO PLATES, FLM, PAPER, ETC, EXPOSED, NT DEVELOP
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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
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $230K | -- | -$230K |
| New Jersey | $227K | -- | -$227K |
| North Carolina | $4K | $193K | +$188K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $457K | -- | -$457K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $193K | +$193K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $9K | -- | -$9K |