3701.99.60.30 - Graphic arts film 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2 |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS subheading, 3701.99.60.30, specifically classifies graphic arts film that is sensitized but unexposed. This type of film is manufactured with materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles and is intended for use in printing processes, such as lithography, flexography, and screen printing. Its specialized coating is designed to capture and reproduce images or text with high fidelity for commercial printing applications.
Within the broader category of "Photographic plates and film... sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles," this subheading differentiates graphic arts film from other "Other" films. While the sibling category 3701.99.60.60 also falls under the "Other" designation, it is for films not specifically identified as graphic arts film, implying a broader range of general photographic or industrial imaging applications. The key distinction lies in the *intended use* and the specific *emulsion properties* tailored for graphic reproduction.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification ends at this specific description, meaning all sensitized, unexposed films primarily intended for graphic arts applications, meeting the material and format requirements of the parent headings, will be classified here. This ensures a precise categorization for specialized films used within the printing and graphic design industries.