3701.99.60.60—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, otherGeneral
Free
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m2
Column 2
25%
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HTS links are screening indicators. Review each order's written scope before deciding whether it may cover a shipment.
HTS 3701.99.60.60 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 3 potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags link to this code.
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HTS-linked orders that may be relevant to imports under this code. An HTS link is a screening aid; actual coverage depends on each order's written product scope. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
Request for Reconsideration of NY N260676; Classification of photomask blanks
The tariff classification of photomask blanks from Japan
The tariff classification of Bayfol HX TP 1000
The tariff classification of Imagesetter Plate Material (Aluminum-Metal Based) from Japan
The tariff classification of Jet Plate LSL (Photopolymer Material) from Japan
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 3701.99.60.60 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other. It belongs to Chapter 37 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3701.99.60.60 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3701.99.60.60 is 25%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Belarus, Cuba, North Korea, and Russia).
No Chapter 99 flags are linked to HTS 3701.99.60.60 in Tandom's current catalog view. Use the calculator's date, origin, and product inputs to check a specific entry scenario.
Tandom links 3 potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags to this code: A-588-881 (AD, Japan), A-570-156 (AD, China), C-570-157 (CVD, China). An HTS link is a screening aid; review each order's written scope and linked case materials to determine whether a product is covered.
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