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3707.90.60.00 - Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty4.5%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 3707.90.60.00, specifically addresses unmixed chemical products intended for photographic applications, provided they are prepared in a manner that makes them ready for immediate use. This typically includes individual components of photographic processes that are not compounded with other substances. The key characteristic is their presentation: they are either supplied in measured portions, ensuring a precise quantity for a specific photographic task, or are packaged for retail sale in a form that requires no further mixing or preparation by the end-user.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, "Chemical preparations for photographic uses." While both relate to photographic chemicals, 3707.90.60.00 is reserved for *unmixed* products. The sibling category would encompass more complex mixtures or formulations that may have undergone further processing or blending to create a ready-to-use chemical preparation. This subcategory, therefore, focuses on the raw, individual chemical entities as they are presented for direct photographic application.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies on the definitive criteria of being an unmixed product intended for photographic use and presented in measured portions or for retail sale in a ready-to-use format. Examples include individual developing agents or fixing agents presented in pre-measured sachets or small, user-friendly containers designed for direct application without dilution or further treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 3707.90.60.00?
HTS code 3707.90.60.00 covers Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods.
›What products are classified under 3707.90.60.00?
This classification covers Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use. It is a subcategory of Other: (3707.90).
›What is the import duty rate for 3707.90.60.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 3707.90.60.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 4.5%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 3707.90.60.00?
Imports under HTS 3707.90.60.00 are measured in kg.

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