US Tariffs on Photographic or Cinematographic Goods from Germany — 10% (2026)

Importers sourcing photographic or cinematographic goods from Germany face specific tariff considerations, with approximately $252B in total bilateral trade.

Following the Supreme Court's landmark February 20, 2026 decision striking down IEEPA tariffs, imports of photographic or cinematographic goods from Germany are now subject to a 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026.

This 10% rate has a built-in expiration: Section 122 limits presidential tariff authority to 150 days, meaning the tariff expires approximately July 24, 2026 without congressional renewal.

Photographic or Cinematographic Goods (HTS Chapter 37) carry an average MFN duty rate of 3% in addition to the Section 122 tariff. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Germany.

Key products in HTS Chapter 37 imported from Germany include Photographic film, Instant print film, Photographic paper, Photographic chemicals, X-ray film, and Cinematographic film.