Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries
Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods
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 applicable Column 1, Special, and Column 2 duty rates.
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 11% of the chapter's lines (7 of 61) enter duty-free under the general rate. Special-program rates (USMCA, KORUS, GSP, AGOA, and others) and Chapter 99 overlays modify these base rates for qualifying shipments.
Every code page links into the Tandom Tariff Calculator with the HTS code prefilled, so you can compute the full landed duty for a specific shipment by entering value, country of origin, and (where relevant) material content or date of entry. 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.
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:
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:| 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 | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3701.10.00.60 | ·Other | — | — | — | 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) | — | — | — | No. |
| 3701.20.00.60 | ·Other | — | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | No. |
| 3701.91.00.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3701.99.60.60 | ···Other | — | — | — | m2 |
3702Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:
3702Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed:| 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 | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.10.00.60 | ·Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.31.01.00 | ·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) | No. |
| 3702.32.01 | ·Other, with silver halide emulsion | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | — |
| 3702.32.01.30 | ··Microfilm | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.32.01.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.39.01.00 | ·Other | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3702.41.01.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, 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) | m2 |
| 3702.42.01.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for color photography | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3702.43.01.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3702.44.01 | ·Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm | 3.7% | 25% | 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 | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.44.01.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.52.01 | ·Of a width not exceeding 16 mm | 3.7% | 25% | 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 | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.52.01.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 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% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | — |
| 3702.53.00.30 | ··35 mm | — | — | — | No. |
| 3702.53.00.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | No. |
| 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% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | — |
| 3702.54.00.30 | ··35 mm | — | — | — | No. |
| 3702.54.00.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | No. |
| 3702.55.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m | Free | 38¢/m2 | — | — |
| 3702.55.00.30 | ··Reversal color film | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.55.00.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.56.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 35 mm | Free | 38¢/m2 | — | — |
| 3702.56.00.30 | ··Motion-picture film | — | — | — | m, m2 |
| 3702.56.00.60 | ··Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3702.96.00.00 | ·Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3702.97.00.00 | ·Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m | Free | 38¢/m2 | — | m2 |
| 3702.98.00.00 | ·Of a width exceeding 35 mm | 3.7% | 25% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
3703Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:
3703Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed:| 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% | 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) | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.10.30.60 | ···Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.10.30.90 | ··Other (line reproduction) | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.10.60.00 | ·Other | 3.1% | 30% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3703.20 | Other, for color photography (polychrome): | — | — | — | — |
| 3703.20.30 | ·Silver halide papers | 3.7% | 30% | 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) | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.20.30.60 | ··Other (line reproduction) | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.20.60.00 | ·Other | 3.1% | 30% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
| 3703.90 | Other: | — | — | — | — |
| 3703.90.30 | ·Silver halide papers | 3.7% | 30% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | — |
| 3703.90.30.30 | ···In sheets | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.90.30.60 | ···Other | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.90.30.90 | ··Other (line reproduction) | — | — | — | m2 |
| 3703.90.60.00 | ·Other | 2.8% | 35% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m2 |
3704Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
3704Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed| Code | Description | General | Column 2 | Special | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3704.00.00.00 | Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed | Free | $3.88/m2 | — | m2 |
3705Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
3705Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film| Code | Description | General | Column 2 | Special | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3705.00.00.00 | Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film | Free | 25% | — | m² |
3706Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:
3706Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track:| 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 | 1.4% | 7% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | m |
| 3706.10.60 | ·Other | Free | 10¢/m | — | — |
| 3706.10.60.30 | ···Positive release prints | — | — | — | m |
| 3706.10.60.60 | ···Other | — | — | — | m |
| 3706.10.60.90 | ··Other | — | — | — | m |
| 3706.90.00 | Other | Free | 10¢/m | — | — |
| 3706.90.00.30 | ·Positive release prints | — | — | — | m |
| 3706.90.00.60 | ·Other | — | — | — | m |
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:
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:| 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 | — | — | — | kg |
| 3707.10.00.90 | ·Other | — | — | — | kg |
| 3707.90 | Other: | — | — | — | — |
| 3707.90.31.00 | ··Acid violet 19 | Free | 15.4¢/kg + 50% | — | kg |
| 3707.90.32 | ··Other | Free | 15.4¢/kg +50% | — | — |
| 3707.90.32.10 | ···Unsensitized emulsions, for use in color negative photographic paper | — | — | — | kg |
| 3707.90.32.20 | ···Couplers, for use in color negative photographic paper | — | — | — | kg |
| 3707.90.32.30 | ···Coupler dispersions, for use in color negative photographic paper | — | — | — | kg |
| 3707.90.32.90 | ···Other | — | — | — | kg |
| 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 | 4.5% | — | kg |
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 39% of lines enter duty-free. Use the calculator linked from each code page to compute the full landed rate, including Section 301/232 overlays, IEEPA tariffs, and AD/CVD deposits where applicable.
Are Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs applied to Chapter 37 products?
Section 301 (China) and Section 232 (steel, aluminum, copper) tariffs are layered on top of the base HTSUS rate via Chapter 99 provisions. Whether they apply to a specific 10-digit line in Chapter 37 depends on the product's country of origin, material content, and the active proclamation. Open any code in this chapter to see the live overlay stack and effective rate.
Are there antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders covering Chapter 37 products?
AD/CVD orders are issued at the case level by the Department of Commerce against specific products from specific countries. Tandom's AD/CVD catalog cross-references every active order to the HTS codes it covers — open any code in Chapter 37 to see flagged orders, deposit rates, and the underlying scope determinations.