SITCSection 8

Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Film in Rolls (Excluding Paper, Paperboard & Textiles)

Name: Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Film in Rolls (Excluding Paper, Paperboard & Textiles) (SITC 88230) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$8.8MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 88230

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SITCSection 8

Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Film in Rolls (Excluding Paper, Paperboard & Textiles)

$8.8MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 88230

U.S. imports of sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls (excluding paper, paperboard & textiles) (SITC 88230) totaled $8.8M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.

Importers of Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Film in Rolls (Excluding Paper, Paperboard & Textiles) paid $965K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $7.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Roll film — the format underlying 35 mm still photography, medium-format cameras, and motion-picture production — is classified here when sensitised, unexposed, and on a non-paper, non-textile base. The analog film revival among enthusiast photographers and independent filmmakers has sustained a modest but active import market for color negative, black-and-white, and slide film rolls. Importers should note that roll film for cinematographic use and roll film for still photography share this heading, though end-use documentation may be requested to support classification or licensing decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is motion-picture raw stock (unexposed cinema film in rolls) classified the same as still-camera roll film?

Yes — both unexposed still-camera roll film and unexposed motion-picture raw stock on non-paper bases fall under this heading. The distinction between cinema and non-cinema film becomes relevant only after exposure and development, where separate headings apply based on film width.

What base material exclusions should importers watch for when classifying roll film shipments?

Roll film on paper, paperboard, or textile bases is excluded from this heading and classified under the photographic paper and textile heading instead. The emulsion support material — typically polyester or cellulose acetate for standard photographic film — should be confirmed in the product specification to ensure correct classification.

U.S. imports of sensitised unexposed photographic film in rolls (excluding paper, paperboard & textiles) (SITC 88230) totaled $8.8M in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.

Importers of Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Film in Rolls (Excluding Paper, Paperboard & Textiles) paid $965K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $7.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Roll film — the format underlying 35 mm still photography, medium-format cameras, and motion-picture production — is classified here when sensitised, unexposed, and on a non-paper, non-textile base. The analog film revival among enthusiast photographers and independent filmmakers has sustained a modest but active import market for color negative, black-and-white, and slide film rolls. Importers should note that roll film for cinematographic use and roll film for still photography share this heading, though end-use documentation may be requested to support classification or licensing decisions.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $8.8M; from 17 countries
Exports: $30.7M
Trade balance: Surplus of $21.9M; net exporter

YTD $37.4M (April 2026) · 410 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
CHINA	$513K	$11.0M	+$10.5M
JAPAN	$5.1M	$2.0M	-$3.1M
MEXICO	$98K	$3.9M	+$3.8M
GERMANY	$88K	$3.8M	+$3.7M
HONG KONG	--	$2.0M	+$2.0M

CHINA

Imports$513K

Exports$11.0M

Balance+$10.5M

JAPAN

Imports$5.1M

Exports$2.0M

Balance-$3.1M

MEXICO

Imports$98K

Exports$3.9M

Balance+$3.8M

GERMANY

Imports$88K

Exports$3.8M

Balance+$3.7M

HONG KONG

Imports--

Exports$2.0M

Balance+$2.0M

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