Chapter 37

Photographic or Cinematographic Goods

91 tariff lines · 61 filing-ready 10-digit codes · codes begin with 37

Chapter 37 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers photographic or Cinematographic Goods. Every code in this chapter starts with the digits 37. Work down the nested list below: the bold headings are broad categories, and the 10-digit statistical codes underneath them are what you actually declare to US Customs. Duty rates shown are the general (Column 1) rates that apply to most trading partners.

Codes in Chapter 37

HTS codeDescriptionLevelGeneral duty rate
3701.10.00For X-ray8-digit subheading3.7%
3701.10.00.30Medical, other than dental10-digit statistical code
3701.10.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3701.20.00Instant print film8-digit subheading3.7%
3701.20.00.30For color photography (polychrome)10-digit statistical code
3701.20.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3701.30.00.00Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm10-digit statistical codeFree
3701.91.00For color photography (polychrome)8-digit subheading3.7%
3701.91.00.30Disc film10-digit statistical code
3701.91.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3701.99Other6-digit heading
3701.99.30.00Dry plates10-digit statistical codeFree
3701.99.60Other8-digit subheadingFree
3701.99.60.30Graphic arts film10-digit statistical code
3701.99.60.60Other10-digit statistical code
HTS codeDescriptionLevelGeneral duty rate
3702.10.00For X-ray8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.10.00.30Medical, other than dental10-digit statistical code
3702.10.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.31.01.00For color photography (polychrome)10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.32.01Other, with silver halide emulsion8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.32.01.30Microfilm10-digit statistical code
3702.32.01.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.39.01.00Other10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.41.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, for color photography (polychrome)10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.42.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length exceeding 200 m, other than for color photography10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.43.01.00Of a width exceeding 610 mm and of a length not exceeding 200 m10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.44.01Of a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.44.01.30Graphic arts film10-digit statistical code
3702.44.01.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.52.01Of a width not exceeding 16 mm8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.52.01.30Reversal color film10-digit statistical code
3702.52.01.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.53.00Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.53.00.3035 mm10-digit statistical code
3702.53.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.54.00Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, other than for slides8-digit subheading3.7%
3702.54.00.3035 mm10-digit statistical code
3702.54.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.55.00Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m8-digit subheadingFree
3702.55.00.30Reversal color film10-digit statistical code
3702.55.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.56.00Of a width exceeding 35 mm8-digit subheadingFree
3702.56.00.30Motion-picture film10-digit statistical code
3702.56.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
3702.96.00.00Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m10-digit statistical code3.7%
3702.97.00.00Of a width not exceeding 35 mm and of a length exceeding 30 m10-digit statistical codeFree
3702.98.00.00Of a width exceeding 35 mm10-digit statistical code3.7%
HTS codeDescriptionLevelGeneral duty rate
3703.10In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm6-digit heading
3703.10.30Silver halide papers8-digit subheading3.7%
3703.10.30.30For color photography (polychrome)10-digit statistical code
3703.10.30.60Other10-digit statistical code
3703.10.30.90Other (line reproduction)10-digit statistical code
3703.10.60.00Other10-digit statistical code3.1%
3703.20Other, for color photography (polychrome)6-digit heading
3703.20.30Silver halide papers8-digit subheading3.7%
3703.20.30.30For pictorial use (continuous tone)10-digit statistical code
3703.20.30.60Other (line reproduction)10-digit statistical code
3703.20.60.00Other10-digit statistical code3.1%
3703.90Other6-digit heading
3703.90.30Silver halide papers8-digit subheading3.7%
3703.90.30.30In sheets10-digit statistical code
3703.90.30.60Other10-digit statistical code
3703.90.30.90Other (line reproduction)10-digit statistical code
3703.90.60.00Other10-digit statistical code2.8%
HTS codeDescriptionLevelGeneral duty rate
3706.10Of a width of 35 mm or more6-digit heading
3706.10.30.00Sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in connection with motion-picture exhibits10-digit statistical code1.4%
3706.10.60Other8-digit subheadingFree
3706.10.60.30Positive release prints10-digit statistical code
3706.10.60.60Other10-digit statistical code
3706.10.60.90Other10-digit statistical code
3706.90.00Other8-digit subheadingFree
3706.90.00.30Positive release prints10-digit statistical code
3706.90.00.60Other10-digit statistical code
HTS codeDescriptionLevelGeneral duty rate
3707.10.00Sensitizing emulsions8-digit subheading3%
3707.10.00.05For use in color negative photographic paper10-digit statistical code
3707.10.00.90Other10-digit statistical code
3707.90Other6-digit heading
3707.90.31.00Acid violet 1910-digit statistical codeFree
3707.90.32Other8-digit subheadingFree
3707.90.32.10Unsensitized emulsions, for use in color negative photographic paper10-digit statistical code
3707.90.32.20Couplers, for use in color negative photographic paper10-digit statistical code
3707.90.32.30Coupler dispersions, for use in color negative photographic paper10-digit statistical code
3707.90.32.90Other10-digit statistical code
3707.90.60.00Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use10-digit statistical codeFree

Not sure which line applies?

Classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation: the most specific description wins, and you must use a 10-digit statistical code on the entry. When two lines look equally plausible, a CBP binding ruling is the only way to be certain.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Basic Edition, Revision 16. Rate text is reproduced verbatim from the official export; category paths and duty estimates are derived.

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