3703.90.30
Silver halide papers
HTS code 3703.90.30 covers silver halide photographic paper, typically used for creating images through light-sensitive processes. This code is used for importing these papers, with general duties at 3.7% but potentially free rates for goods from eligible countries with preferential trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 37.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3703.90.30
AI Summary
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods, specifically dealing with sensitized paper, paperboard, and textiles. Code 3703.90.30 covers silver halide papers, which are unexposed photographic papers. This code has subdivisions based on the paper’s intended use: 3703.90.30.30 for pictorial use in sheets, 3703.90.30.60 for other pictorial uses, and 3703.90.30.90 for line reproduction; choose the appropriate suffix based on the paper’s specific application.
| 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 3703.90.30 (Silver halide papers) is 3.70%, applying to imports from countries without a specific trade agreement with the US. Several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a duty rate of Free under eligible FTA or preference programs. This preferential treatment extends to all subdivisions – 3703.90.30.30 (In sheets), 3703.90.30.60 (Other), and 3703.90.30.90 (line reproduction) – meaning those countries will pay no duty on these specific silver halide papers. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in square meters (m2).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 30%
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Code subdivisions
3703.90.30.30
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: > Other: > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone): > In sheets
3703.90.30.60
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: > Other: > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone): > Other
3703.90.30.90
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed: > Other: > Silver halide papers > Other (line reproduction)
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November 15, 2025
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