3701.20.00 - Instant print film

This HTS category, 3701.20.00, specifically covers instant print film that is sensitized and unexposed, regardless of whether it is presented in individual packs. The defining characteristic of this film is its ability to produce a developed image shortly after exposure, without the need for external processing equipment. It applies to film of any material other than paper, paperboard, or textiles.

Distinguishing this subcategory from its siblings, 3701.10.00 pertains to photographic film specifically designed for X-ray imaging. Category 3701.30.00.00 encompasses other flat plates and films where at least one dimension exceeds 255 millimeters. This classification for instant print film, therefore, carves out a distinct niche for this particular type of self-developing photographic medium.

Within this category, further distinctions are made through subcategories. 3701.20.00.30 is designated for instant print film intended for color photography (polychrome), recognizing the specific technological advancements and material compositions required for capturing and developing images in multiple colors. The subcategory 3701.20.00.60 serves as a residual category for other instant print films that do not fall under the specific criteria for color photography, ensuring all types of unexposed, sensitized instant print film are accounted for.