Heading 3703
HTS code 3703 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed
- Chapter
- 37 — Photographic goods
- Tariff lines
- 11
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.8% to 3.7%
Tariff lines under heading 3703
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3703.10.3030 | For color photography (polychrome) (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone)) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.10.3060 | Other (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone)) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.10.3090 | Other (line reproduction) (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm > Silver halide papers) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.10.6000 | Other (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > In rolls of a width exceeding 610 mm) | 3.1% | m2 |
| 3703.20.3030 | For pictorial use (continuous tone) (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other, for color photography (polychrome) > Silver halide papers) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.20.3060 | Other (line reproduction) (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other, for color photography (polychrome) > Silver halide papers) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.20.6000 | Other (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other, for color photography (polychrome)) | 3.1% | m2 |
| 3703.90.3030 | In sheets (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone)) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.90.3060 | Other (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other > Silver halide papers > For pictorial use (continuous tone)) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.90.3090 | Other (line reproduction) (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other > Silver halide papers) | 3.7% | m2 |
| 3703.90.6000 | Other (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed > Other) | 2.8% | m2 |
Documents required to import under 3703
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)Required
- EPA TSCA CertificationConditional
Required for chemical substances regulated under TSCA
- EPA Notice of Arrival (Form 3540-1)Conditional
Required for pesticides and devices (typically Ch. 38)
Common questions
- What is HTS code 3703?
- HTS heading 3703 covers photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitized, unexposed. It sits in Chapter 37 (photographic goods) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 11 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 3703?
- General duty rates from 2.8% to 3.7%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 3703 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 37
- 3701Photographic 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
- 3702Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed
- 3704Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
- 3705Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
- 3706Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
- 3707Chemical 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