Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200)
Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200) has 1,383 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not is PRICESMART VIRGIN ISLANDS, with 57 shipments, followed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC and CRYSTAL CLEAN. The leading supplier is CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, with 137 shipments, followed by CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE and PRICESMART INC. Goods originate mainly from UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS and CHINA, arriving primarily at MIAMI, FL. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PRICESMART INC → PRICESMART VIRGIN ISLANDS with 57 shipments, followed by SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS → SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC (24) and CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES → CRYSTAL CLEAN (17).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PRICESMART VIRGIN ISLANDS | 57 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC | 33 |
| CRYSTAL CLEAN | 23 |
| ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD | 23 |
| GLOPACK INC | 20 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES | 137 |
| CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE | 136 |
| PRICESMART INC | 84 |
| CARNIVAL CRUISE | 33 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS | 24 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS | 240 |
| CHINA | 227 |
| INDIA | 104 |
| WESTERN SAHARA | 69 |
| CANADA | 57 |
| ITALY | 45 |
| VIET NAM | 41 |
| BAHAMAS | 40 |
| VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S. | 40 |
| MEXICO | 34 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MIAMI, FL | 159 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 157 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 130 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 102 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 96 |
| PORT CANAVERAL, FL | 90 |
| CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VIRGIN ISLANDS | 79 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 64 |
| GALVESTON, TX | 60 |
| TACOMA, WA | 51 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 980200 — Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not
Who imports Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not include PRICESMART VIRGIN ISLANDS, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC, CRYSTAL CLEAN, ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD, and GLOPACK INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not?
PRICESMART VIRGIN ISLANDS is the largest U.S. importer of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200), with 57 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not?
Leading suppliers shipping Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not (HS 980200) to the U.S. include CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE, PRICESMART INC, CARNIVAL CRUISE, and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS.
How many U.S. shipments of Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not are there?
ImportDoor has 1,383 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 980200, spanning Aug 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not imported from?
Photographic films and dry plates manufactured in the United States (except motion-picture films to be used for commercial purposes) and exposed abroad, whether developed or not is imported into the U.S. primarily from UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS, CHINA, and INDIA.
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