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Chapter 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods

HS Chapter 37 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Photographic or cinematographic goods (HS Chapter 37). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil12.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇮🇳 India10.0%
🇨🇳 China6.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa5.3%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand3.8%
🇦🇺 Australia3.8%
🇺🇸 United States2.6%
🇫🇷 France0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%
🇩🇪 Germany0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 37. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
3701106.0%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37013010%10.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37019912.6%10.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37023912.6%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37012010%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37019112%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37021010%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37023112%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
37023212%10.0%0.0%3.7%6.0%0.0%12.0%
370241610.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%12.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Photographic or cinematographic goods

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 37 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
370199Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199United Kingdom → South AfricaUK-SACU-EPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199Angola → South AfricaSADC-FTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199United Kingdom → South AfricaUK-SACU-EPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199Namibia → South AfricaSADC-FTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
370199Argentina → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT12.6%0.0%Save 12.6%
370199Brazil → UruguayMERCOSUR-INT12.6%0.0%Save 12.6%
370199Chile → UruguayMERCOSUR-CL12.6%0.0%Save 12.6%
370110Brazil → ArgentinaMERCOSUR-INT12.0%0.0%Save 12.0%

VAT / GST on Photographic or cinematographic goods

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI10%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.