Chapter 37
Chapter 37 covers photographic films, plates, photographic paper, cinematographic films, photographic chemicals, and X-ray films. While digital photography has reduced volumes, Mexico still imports medical X-ray films, specialized industrial films, and graphic arts products.
0–10%
Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).
Medical X-ray films have 0% duty. Developer chemicals are considered hazardous waste when disposed of and are regulated by SEMARNAT. Offset plates for graphic arts have low tariffs as industrial inputs.