What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 37 imports?

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines range from 1.4% to 3.7% (median 3.7%); roughly 36% of lines enter duty-free. Use the calculator linked from each code page to build a date- and origin-specific import-duty estimate, including applicable Chapter 99 layers and customs fees. Potential AD/CVD exposure is flagged separately and is not included in the estimate.

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

Section 301 and Section 232 measures are represented by Chapter 99 provisions. A catalog link between a provision and a 10-digit line is a screening flag, not a claim that the measure applies; origin, product and material facts, claims, and entry date control the result.

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 37?

AD/CVD orders are issued at the case level by the Department of Commerce against specific products from specific countries. Use the product's base HTS code to find potentially relevant AD/CVD order flags, then read the written order scope; an HTS match alone does not determine coverage.

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Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries

Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods

Q: What does HTS Chapter 37 cover?

Chapter 37 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) covers Photographic or cinematographic goods. It sits within Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries. Tandom's catalog lists all 61 10-digit statistical lines and 5 4-digit headings in this chapter.

Chapter 37 of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Photographic or cinematographic goods and sits within Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries.

About Chapter 37

Chapter 37 contains 61 10-digit statistical lines grouped under 5 4-digit headings. Brokers, importers, and customs counsel use these codes to declare photographic or cinematographic goods on entry summaries (CBP Form 7501) and to look up the published Column 1, Special, and Column 2 rate notation.

General (Column 1) duty rates for ad-valorem lines in Chapter 37 range from 1.4% to 3.7%, with a median of 3.7%. About 36% of the chapter's lines (22 of 61) enter duty-free under the general rate. Special-rate notation (including USMCA, KORUS, AGOA, and GSP when authorized) and Chapter 99 measures can modify these base rates for qualifying shipments.

Product-code pages link into the Tandom Tariff Calculator with the base HTS code prefilled. Chapter 99 provision pages instead show mapped base codes and send you to a dated calculator scenario, which determines whether a measure applies from the entry facts. Tandom's data refreshes daily from USITC HTSUS, CBP CSMS, the Federal Register, and the Department of Commerce — the same authoritative sources the trade community files against.

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
3701.10.00	For X-ray	3.7%	25%	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	3.7%	25%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	m2
3701.10.00.60	·Other	3.7%	25%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	m2
3701.20.00	Instant print film	3.7%	25%	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)	3.7%	25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	No.
3701.20.00.60	·Other	3.7%	25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	No.
3701.30.00.00	Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm	Free	25%	—	m2
3701.91.00	·For color photography (polychrome)	3.7%	25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	—
3701.91.00.30	··Disc film	3.7%	25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	No.
3701.91.00.60	··Other	3.7%	25%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	m2
3701.99	·Other:	—	—	—	—
3701.99.30.00	··Dry plates	Free	20%	—	m2
3701.99.60	··Other	Free	25%	—	—
3701.99.60.30	···Graphic arts film	Free	25%	—	m2
3701.99.60.60	···Other	Free	25%	—	m2

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
3702.10.00	For X-ray	3.7%	25%	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	3.7%

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
3707.10.00	Sensitizing emulsions	3%	20%	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

Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods

`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:

`3702`Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:

`3703`Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:

`3704`Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

`3705`Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

`3706`Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:

`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:

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 37 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 37 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 37?

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
3703.10	In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm:	—	—	—	—
3703.10.30	·Silver halide papers	3.7%	30%

Code	Description	General	Column 2	Special	Units
3706.10	Of a width of 35 mm or more:	—	—	—	—
3706.10.30.00	·Sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in connection with motion-picture exhibits

3701Photographic 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:

3702Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:

3703Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:

3704Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

3705Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

3706Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:

3707Chemical 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:

Frequently asked questions

What does HTS Chapter 37 cover?

What is the typical U.S. duty rate for Chapter 37 imports?

How are Section 301 and Section 232 measures represented in the HTSUS?

How do I screen for antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) when using Chapter 37?

`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:

`3702`Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:

`3703`Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:

`3704`Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

`3705`Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

`3706`Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:

`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: