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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of exposed but undeveloped photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard & textiles (SITC 88250) totaled $474K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Exposed But Undeveloped Photographic Plates, Film, Paper, Paperboard & Textiles imports of $474K in April 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $333K.
Last updated: April 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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $457K | -- | -$457K |
| VIETNAM | -- | $193K | +$193K |
| CHINA | $10K | -- | -$10K |
| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| CANADA | -- | $6K | +$6K |
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