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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of sensitised unexposed photographic paper, paperboard & textiles (SITC 88240) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Paper, Paperboard & Textiles paid $192K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sensitised Unexposed Photographic Paper, Paperboard & Textiles imports of $1.4M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSensitised photographic paper and paperboard — the substrate for darkroom prints, inkjet-compatible silver-halide papers, and specialty textile-based photographic materials — occupy a distinct heading from film-base products. Resin-coated (RC) and fiber-base (FB) papers differ significantly in processing requirements and archival performance, distinctions that matter to professional labs and fine-art printers. Commercial demand is anchored in professional photo labs, minilab operators, and the growing fine-art printing segment.
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Both RC and FB photographic papers are classified under this heading when sensitised and unexposed — the distinction between them is a commercial and technical one (processing speed, archival quality, surface texture) rather than a classification boundary. Both qualify as photographic paper on a paperboard base.
Traditional silver-halide sensitised papers are the primary products covered here. Inkjet papers that rely on dye or pigment deposition rather than a silver-halide emulsion are generally not 'sensitised' in the photographic sense and are typically classified under paper or coated-paper headings. The presence of a light-sensitive emulsion is the key criterion.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $539K | $58K | -$480K |
| NETHERLANDS | $596K | -- | -$596K |
| JAPAN | $198K | $9K | -$189K |
| ECUADOR | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $33K | +$33K |
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