3703.20.30
Silver halide papers
HTS code 3703.20.30 covers silver halide papers specifically for color photography. Use this code for reporting imports of these sensitized papers, noting a general duty of 3.7% applies, with free rates available for goods originating from eligible countries with which the US has trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3703.20.30
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Specifically, the code 3703.20.30 covers silver halide papers intended for color photography. This includes sensitized, unexposed paper used to create images through light or radiation, and reporting is done in square meters. Further detail is captured through statistical suffixes: use 3703.20.30.30 for pictorial use (continuous tone) papers and 3703.20.30.60 for other papers like those used in line reproduction.
| 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 3703.20.30 (Silver halide papers) and its subdivisions 3703.20.30.30 (pictorial use) and 3703.20.30.60 (line reproduction) is 3.70%, applicable to imports from countries without specific trade agreements. However, a duty-free rate applies to goods originating from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Panama, Peru, Singapore, and the United States, provided they qualify under eligible Free Trade Agreements or preference programs. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in square meters (m2). Section information is not specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 30%
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Code subdivisions
3703.20.30.30
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: > Other, for color photography (polychrome): > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone)
3703.20.30.60
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: > Other, for color photography (polychrome): > Silver halide papers > Other (line reproduction)
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