U.S. exports of Exposed But Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper, Paperboard & Textiles (SITC 88250) totaled $211K in August 2026.
Exposed But Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper, Paperboard & Textiles imports of $21K in August 2026 ran 96% below the year-to-date monthly average of $486K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataExposed but not yet developed photographic media — spanning plates, roll film, sheet film, paper, and textile-based materials — occupy a narrow but commercially distinct classification reflecting the intermediate state between capture and processing. This heading is most relevant for shipments of exposed film sent abroad for processing or returning from overseas shoots, a workflow common in motion-picture production and scientific field work. Customs treatment of exposed undeveloped film can raise questions about temporary importation or carnet procedures when the material is intended for re-export after processing.
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Exposed undeveloped film intended for processing in the US and subsequent re-export may qualify for temporary importation procedures, but the specific eligibility depends on the nature of the goods and the importer's documentation. A licensed customs broker should be consulted to determine whether a TIB or ATA Carnet is the appropriate mechanism.
The distinction reflects the commercial and physical state of the product: exposed undeveloped film retains a latent image that requires chemical processing, while developed film is a finished record. Separate headings allow trade statistics to track the processing workflow and apply appropriate duty treatment to each stage.
Basic heading 382 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88250 · $211K of $18.4B
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Exports · August 2026
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Hong Kong and United Kingdom together take 91% of it.
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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, Paperboard & Textiles.
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, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.