Chemical preparations for photographic uses — HTS 3707
Chemical 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
Chapter 37 › Heading 3707
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3707 is a four-digit product category for chemical preparations used in photography. It generally covers prepared photographic chemicals, other than products classified as varnishes, glues, adhesives, or similar preparations. It also covers unmixed products for photographic use when they are packaged in measured portions or in a retail form that is ready for use.
The heading is only the starting point, not the final classification. To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 3707, then use the subheadings and tariff provisions to narrow it by its composition, photographic function, packaging, or product type. Product literature, the safety data sheet (SDS), formulation, package size, and labeling may be needed to distinguish among the available subheadings. Review the current HTSUS wording, section and chapter notes, and any relevant Customs rulings before making a final classification; a customs broker or classification specialist may be appropriate for borderline products.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is intended for photographic use and is not primarily a varnish, glue, adhesive, or similar preparation.
- Determine whether it is a mixture or an unmixed chemical, and document its chemical composition and concentration.
- Check whether an unmixed product is packaged in measured portions or in a retail form ready for use, as required by the heading.
- Compare the product’s physical form, function, packaging, and labeling with the exact wording of each 8-digit subheading.
- Verify the current HTSUS edition, chapter notes, and relevant Customs guidance before using the code on an entry or commercial invoice.
HTS heading 3707 summary
Chemical preparations for photographic uses is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3707.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3707.10.00 👉 | Sensitizing emulsions | 3% | Free | 20% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3707?
Chemical 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.