3702.53.00
Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides
HTS code 3702.53.00 covers rolls of color photographic film—specifically those between 16 and 35mm wide and up to 30 meters long—intended for slides. This code is used when importing this type of film, with a general duty of 3.7% unless the goods qualify for free trade agreements with specific countries as outlined in Chapter 37.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3702.53.00
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 37, which covers photographic goods, specifically sensitized photographic film in rolls, not made of paper, paperboard, or textiles. The code 3702.53.00 applies to color photographic film with a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and a length not exceeding 30m, designed for slides. This code has two subdivisions: 3702.53.00.30 for 35mm film, and 3702.53.00.60 for all other film types within these dimensions, so choose the appropriate suffix based on the film format.
| 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 3702.53.00 is 3.70% and applies to imports from countries without a specific trade agreement. Special duty rates are Free for imports originating from countries participating in eligible FTA or preference programs such as Australia (AU), Chile (CL), and others listed (A, BH, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). These special rates apply to qualifying goods imported from those countries. Both rates apply to the main code and its subdivisions (3702.53.00.30 and 3702.53.00.60). Report units are not specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
3702.53.00.30
Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed: > Other film, for color photography (polychrome): > Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides > 35 mm
3702.53.00.60
Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed: > Other film, for color photography (polychrome): > Of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm and of a length not exceeding 30 m, for slides > Other
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November 15, 2025
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