HTS Chapter 37 — Photographic or Cinematographic Goods Tariff Rates (2026)
Includes photographic plates, film, paper, chemicals for photography, and cinematographic film, both exposed and unexposed.
Rate Overview
Key Headings in Chapter 37
| HTS Code | Description | MFN Rate | Sec 232 | Sec 301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3701 | Photographic plates and film | 3.7% | N/A | 25% |
Common Products
HTS Chapter 37 covers photographic or cinematographic goods, encompassing a wide range of products that enter the United States under various tariff classifications. Includes photographic plates, film, paper, chemicals for photography, and cinematographic film, both exposed and unexposed. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 3%. Individual rates vary significantly within the chapter, ranging from duty-free to well above the average. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Photographic film, Instant print film, Photographic paper, Photographic chemicals, X-ray film, Cinematographic film, Photographic plates. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 28, Chapter 29, Chapter 90, which cover similar or complementary product categories.
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