U.S. imports of Exposed & Developed Cinematograph Film Under 35 mm (Including Sound Track) (SITC 88390) totaled $11K in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Exposed & Developed Cinematograph Film Under 35 mm (Including Sound Track) imports of $11K in August 2026 ran 53% below the year-to-date monthly average of $23K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNarrow-gauge motion-picture film — widths below 35 mm, historically including 16 mm and Super 8 — is classified here after exposure and development, covering educational, documentary, news, and amateur film formats. While digital video has largely displaced narrow-gauge film in professional production, 16 mm remains active in documentary filmmaking, music videos, and art-house production, sustaining a niche import and export market for developed prints. Sound-track-only narrow-gauge film is also captured here, relevant for certain archival and restoration workflows.
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No — the heading does not distinguish by intended use or genre. All developed cinematograph film under 35 mm, whether for theatrical, documentary, educational, or archival purposes, is classified here. End-use documentation may be relevant for valuation or temporary importation purposes, but it does not change the SITC classification.
The dividing line is 35 mm: film of exactly 35 mm or wider falls under the separate wide-gauge heading, while all developed cinematograph film narrower than 35 mm — including 16 mm, 9.5 mm, and Super 8 — is classified here. Film width should be confirmed from the product specification or laboratory documentation.
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Basic heading 88390 · $11K of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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United Kingdom and Belgium together supply 100% of it.
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Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 9 of 12 months reported, exports 5 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.