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U.S. imports of large-format photographic plates and flat film (any side exceeding 255 mm) (HS 370130) totaled $11.0M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Large-Format Photographic Plates and Flat Film (Any Side Exceeding 255 mm) paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $11.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLarge-format sensitized photographic plates and flat film — where at least one dimension exceeds 255 mm — serve specialized professional applications including graphic arts, scientific imaging, and industrial radiography. Germany and Japan are the primary US suppliers, consistent with their established roles in precision photographic materials manufacturing. The entire heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (3701300000), so classification is straightforward once the dimensional threshold is confirmed; the critical step is verifying that the substrate is not paper, paperboard, or textile, which would redirect classification elsewhere in Chapter 37.
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Heading 3701 explicitly excludes photographic materials on paper, paperboard, or textile bases — those fall under heading 3703. Only plates and flat film on other substrates (typically polyester or acetate base) qualify under 3701300000, regardless of size.
The two size ranges are classified under different subheadings within heading 3701, so mixed shipments must be itemized by size on the commercial invoice and entry documentation. Lumping them under a single line risks misclassification; CBP may request measurement verification for borderline cases.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701300000 | OTH PLATES & FILM, WITH ANY SIDE EXCEEDING 255 MM | $11.0M | 15.69% | $1.7M |
OTH PLATES & FILM, WITH ANY SIDE EXCEEDING 255 MM
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3701300000 | OTH PLATES & FILM, WITH ANY SIDE EXCEEDING 255 MM | $16.9M |
OTH PLATES & FILM, WITH ANY SIDE EXCEEDING 255 MM
643.4K m2
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $1.2M | $5.8M | +$4.5M |
| New Jersey | $194K | $6.0M | +$5.8M |
| South Carolina | $3.0M | -- | -$3.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $3.6M | $1.9M | -$1.7M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.4M | $744K | -$2.6M |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $3.4M | +$3.4M |