3701.10.00
For X-ray
HTS code 3701.10.00 covers photographic plates and film for X-ray use, excluding those made of paper, paperboard, or textiles. This code is used for importing these specialized films, with a general duty of 3.7% unless the goods qualify for free trade benefits under specific programs like those with Australia or Korea, as detailed in Chapter 37.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3701.10.00
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 37, which covers photographic goods, specifically photographic plates and film other than paper, paperboard, or textiles. Code 3701.10.00 covers these plates and films when they are flat, unexposed, and sensitized, and are specifically designed for X-ray use. This code has two subdivisions: 3701.10.00.30 for medical X-ray film (other than dental) and 3701.10.00.60 for all other X-ray film applications; select the appropriate suffix based on the intended medical or non-medical use of the film. Duty rates are generally 3.7% but may be free for goods originating in eligible countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements.
| Chapter | Chapter 37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
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3.70%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 3701.10.00 and its subdivisions (3701.10.00.30 for medical X-ray film and 3701.10.00.60 for other X-ray film) is 3.70%, applying to imports from countries without specific trade agreements. However, several countries (A*, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under eligible FTA or preference programs. Reporting units for this code are in square meters (m2), and this applies to both the main code and its subdivisions. There is no special duty rate information beyond the free rate specified for certain countries.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
3701.10.00.30
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: > For X-ray > Medical, other than dental
3701.10.00.60
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: > For X-ray > Other
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November 15, 2025
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