Chapter 37
Photographic or Cinematographic Goods
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-04-09 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 37 contains 91 HTS lines covering photographic or cinematographic goods. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 3.7%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
3701 — Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, whether or not in packs
#Heading 3701 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.7%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
3701
Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, whether or not in packs:
Free
3701.10.00
For X-ray
3.7%
3701.10.00.30
Medical, other than dental
Free
3701.10.00.60
Other
Free
3701.20.00
Instant print film
3.7%
3701.20.00.30
For color photography (polychrome)
Free
3701.20.00.60
Other
Free
3701.30.00.00
Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm
Free
3701.91.00
For color photography (polychrome)
3.7%
3701.91.00.30
Disc film
Free
3701.91.00.60
Other
Free
3701.99
Other:
Free
3701.99.30.00
Dry plates
Free
3701.99.60
Other
Free
3701.99.60.30
Graphic arts film
Free
3701.99.60.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3701 | Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, whether or not in packs: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.10.00 | For X-ray | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3701.10.00.30 | Medical, other than dental | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.10.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.20.00 | Instant print film | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3701.20.00.30 | For color photography (polychrome) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.20.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.30.00.00 | Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.91.00 | For color photography (polychrome) | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3701.91.00.30 | Disc film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.91.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.99 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.99.30.00 | Dry plates | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.99.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.99.60.30 | Graphic arts film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3701.99.60.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
3702 — Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed
#Heading 3702 contains 33 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.7%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
3702
Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:
Free
3702.10.00
For X-ray
3.7%
3702.10.00.30
Medical, other than dental
Free
3702.10.00.60
Other
Free
3702.31.01.00
For color photography (polychrome)
3.7%
3702.32.01
Other, with silver halide emulsion
3.7%
3702.32.01.30
Microfilm
Free
3702.32.01.60
Other
Free
3702.39.01.00
Other
3.7%
3702.41.01.00
Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for color photography (polychrome)
3.7%
3702.42.01.00
Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for color photography
3.7%
3702.43.01.00
Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m
3.7%
3702.44.01
Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm
3.7%
3702.44.01.30
Graphic arts film
Free
3702.44.01.60
Other
Free
3702.52.01
Of a width not exceeding 16 mm
3.7%
3702.52.01.30
Reversal color film
Free
3702.52.01.60
Other
Free
3702.53.00
Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides
3.7%
3702.53.00.30
35 mm
Free
3702.53.00.60
Other
Free
3702.54.00
Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides
3.7%
3702.54.00.30
35 mm
Free
3702.54.00.60
Other
Free
3702.55.00
Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m
Free
3702.55.00.30
Reversal color film
Free
3702.55.00.60
Other
Free
3702.56.00
Of a width exceeding 35 mm
Free
3702.56.00.30
Motion-picture film
Free
3702.56.00.60
Other
Free
3702.96.00.00
Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m
3.7%
3702.97.00.00
Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m
Free
3702.98.00.00
Of a width exceeding 35 mm
3.7%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3702 | Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.10.00 | For X-ray | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.10.00.30 | Medical, other than dental | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.10.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.31.01.00 | For color photography (polychrome) | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.32.01 | Other, with silver halide emulsion | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.32.01.30 | Microfilm | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.32.01.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.39.01.00 | Other | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.41.01.00 | Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for color photography (polychrome) | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.42.01.00 | Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for color photography | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.43.01.00 | Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.44.01 | Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.44.01.30 | Graphic arts film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.44.01.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.52.01 | Of a width not exceeding 16 mm | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.52.01.30 | Reversal color film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.52.01.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.53.00 | Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.53.00.30 | 35 mm | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.53.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.54.00 | Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.54.00.30 | 35 mm | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.54.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.55.00 | Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.55.00.30 | Reversal color film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.55.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.56.00 | Of a width exceeding 35 mm | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.56.00.30 | Motion-picture film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.56.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.96.00.00 | Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3702.97.00.00 | Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3702.98.00.00 | Of a width exceeding 35 mm | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
3703 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed
#Heading 3703 contains 18 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3.7%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
3703
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:
Free
3703.10
In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm:
Free
3703.10.30
Silver halide papers
3.7%
3703.10.30.30
For color photography (polychrome)
Free
3703.10.30.60
Other
Free
3703.10.30.90
Other (line reproduction)
Free
3703.10.60.00
Other
3.1%
3703.20
Other, for color photography (polychrome):
Free
3703.20.30
Silver halide papers
3.7%
3703.20.30.30
For pictorial use (continuous tone)
Free
3703.20.30.60
Other (line reproduction)
Free
3703.20.60.00
Other
3.1%
3703.90
Other:
Free
3703.90.30
Silver halide papers
3.7%
3703.90.30.30
In sheets
Free
3703.90.30.60
Other
Free
3703.90.30.90
Other (line reproduction)
Free
3703.90.60.00
Other
2.8%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3703 | Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.10 | In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.10.30 | Silver halide papers | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3703.10.30.30 | For color photography (polychrome) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.10.30.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.10.30.90 | Other (line reproduction) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.10.60.00 | Other | 3.1% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3703.20 | Other, for color photography (polychrome): | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.20.30 | Silver halide papers | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3703.20.30.30 | For pictorial use (continuous tone) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.20.30.60 | Other (line reproduction) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.20.60.00 | Other | 3.1% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3703.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.90.30 | Silver halide papers | 3.7% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3703.90.30.30 | In sheets | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.90.30.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.90.30.90 | Other (line reproduction) | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3703.90.60.00 | Other | 2.8% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
3704 — Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
#Heading 3704 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3704.00.00.00 | Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
3705 — Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
#Heading 3705 contains 1 HTS line. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3705.00.00.00 | Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
3706 — Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
#Heading 3706 contains 10 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–1.4%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
3706
Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:
Free
3706.10
Of a width of 35 mm or more:
Free
3706.10.30.00
Sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in connection with motion-picture exhibits
1.4%
3706.10.60
Other
Free
3706.10.60.30
Positive release prints
Free
3706.10.60.60
Other
Free
3706.10.60.90
Other
Free
3706.90.00
Other
Free
3706.90.00.30
Positive release prints
Free
3706.90.00.60
Other
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3706 | Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.10 | Of a width of 35 mm or more: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.10.30.00 | Sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in connection with motion-picture exhibits | 1.4% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3706.10.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.10.60.30 | Positive release prints | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.10.60.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.10.60.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.90.00 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.90.00.30 | Positive release prints | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3706.90.00.60 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
3707 — Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use
#Heading 3707 contains 12 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–3%. Section 301 surcharges (7.5%–100%) and Section 122 surcharge (15%) apply to selected lines.
3707
Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use:
Free
3707.10.00
Sensitizing emulsions
3%
3707.10.00.05
For use in color negative photographic paper
Free
3707.10.00.90
Other
Free
3707.90
Other:
Free
3707.90.31.00
Acid violet 19
Free
3707.90.32
Other
Free
3707.90.32.10
Unsensitized emulsions, for use in color negative photographic paper
Free
3707.90.32.20
Couplers, for use in color negative photographic paper
Free
3707.90.32.30
Coupler dispersions, for use in color negative photographic paper
Free
3707.90.32.90
Other
Free
3707.90.60.00
Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3707 | Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.10.00 | Sensitizing emulsions | 3% | 301: 25%S122: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 3707.10.00.05 | For use in color negative photographic paper | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.10.00.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.31.00 | Acid violet 19 | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.32 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.32.10 | Unsensitized emulsions, for use in color negative photographic paper | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.32.20 | Couplers, for use in color negative photographic paper | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.32.30 | Coupler dispersions, for use in color negative photographic paper | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.32.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
| 3707.90.60.00 | Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | Free | 301: 25%S122: 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 37
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 37). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 7.5%–100%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. Rates vary by product list and category: Lists 1–3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5%, with four-year review increases up to 100% on strategic sectors (EVs, semiconductors, solar, medical equipment). Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Section 122 surcharge (Sec. 122: 15%)
- A 15% global surcharge on all imports enacted under Section 122 authority after the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling struck down IEEPA-based reciprocal tariffs. USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt. Stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232)
- Tariffs on qualifying steel, aluminum, copper, and derivative products imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds. Rates now vary by product bucket and current Chapter 99 treatment.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.