HTS tariff line · chapter 37
3706.90.00
Motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track: other
Analysis
HTS 3706.90.00 covers motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track: other under heading 3706 (motion-picture film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or…). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in metres.
Rates on the nearby lines range from duty-free to 1.4%. The costliest confusion would be with 3706.10.30 (sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in…) at 1.4%, a difference of 1.4 points on the customs value.
For statistics it divides in two: 3706.90.00.30 for positive release prints and 3706.90.00.60 for other. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 35% of the 37 tariff lines in chapter 37 that are also free. Chapter 99 measures such as Section 301 or 232 can still apply on top, depending on where the goods come from.
The other lines in the same group are 3706.10.30 (sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in…, 1.4%) and 3706.10.60 (of a width of 35 mm or more: other, duty-free).
Statistical suffixes
| Code | Description | Units | NAICS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3706.90.00.30 | Positive release prints | m | |
| 3706.90.00.60 | Other | m |
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3706.10.30 | Sound recordings on motion-picture film suitable for use in connection with motion-picture exhibits | 1.4% |
| 3706.10.60 | Of a width of 35 mm or more: other | Free |