3707.10.00
Sensitizing emulsions
HTS code 3707.10.00 covers sensitizing emulsions used for photographic applications. This code is used for importing these chemical preparations, with a general duty of 3% unless the goods qualify for free trade benefits with specific partner countries.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3707.10.00
Chapter 37 covers photographic or cinematographic goods, excluding waste and scrap, and defines “photographic” broadly as processes using light or radiation on sensitive surfaces. Code 3707.10.00 specifically addresses sensitizing emulsions, which are chemical preparations used in photography, put up in measured portions or ready for retail sale. This code has two subdivisions: 3707.10.00.05 for emulsions used in color negative photographic paper, and 3707.10.00.90 for all other sensitizing emulsions, so choose the suffix that best describes the emulsion’s intended use.
| Chapter | Chapter 37 - Photographic or cinematographic goods |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
3%
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 3707.10.00 (Sensitizing emulsions) is 3% with standard trade partner (NTR) status. However, specific countries including Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Jordan, Korea, Morocco, Oman, Peru, Panama, Singapore, and others eligible for FTA or preference programs qualify for a 0% duty rate. This applies to both subdivisions 3707.10.00.05 (For use in color negative photographic paper) and 3707.10.00.90 (Other). All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). Section information is not specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 20%
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Code subdivisions
3707.10.00.05
Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use: > Sensitizing emulsions > For use in color negative photographic paper
3707.10.00.90
Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use: > Sensitizing emulsions > Other
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November 15, 2025
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