Section VI · Chemical Products · Chapter 37
Photographic or cinematographic goods
About chapter 37
Chapter 37 covers photographic or cinematographic goods: unexposed film, photographic plates, chemicals for developing, and related supplies. Digital photography has shrunk this chapter's practical trade volume considerably compared to the film era, but it still covers specialty and cinema film stock.
Classification tip: Exposed but undeveloped film and developed film/prints are classified differently: the state of the film (unexposed, exposed, developed) is the deciding factor, not the camera format.
30 six-digit codes
Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs
5 codes3701.10Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles3701.20Photographic plates and film; instant print film, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs3701.30Photographic plates and film; in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles3701.91Photographic plates and film; for colour photography (polychrome), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles3701.99Photographic plates and film; (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles
Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed
16 codes3702.10Photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.31Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.32Photographic film; in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.39Photographic film; in rolls, (other than with silver halide emulsion and for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.41Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.42Photographic film; in rolls, (other than for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.43Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.44Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.52Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 16mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.53Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.54Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.55Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.56Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.96Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.97Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than paper, paperboard or textiles)3702.98Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed
3 codes3703.10Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm3703.20Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed3703.90Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed
Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
1 code3704.00Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles; exposed but not developed
Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
1 code3705.00Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
2 codes3706.10Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width of 35cm or more3706.90Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm
Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale
2 codes3707.10Photographic goods; sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use3707.90Photographic goods; chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use
More chapters in section VI: Chemical Products
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 3701-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 37 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 37 cover?
Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System covers: photographic or cinematographic goods. It belongs to section VI (Chemical Products) and contains 7 four-digit headings, 3701–3707.
How many HS codes are in chapter 37?
Chapter 37 contains 7 four-digit headings and 30 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 3701 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 37?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.