HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3702.10 – Photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)

HS code 3702.10 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic film, for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). It is used for medical X-ray film rolls, dental X-ray film rolls, industrial radiography film rolls, non-destructive testing film rolls and security screening X-ray film.

What HS 3702.10 covers

This category covers specialized photographic film designed for X-ray imaging, supplied in rolls, which is sensitised but has not yet been exposed to radiation. It's a critical component in medical diagnostics, industrial non-destructive testing, and security screening, offering a tangible record of internal structures. Unlike general photographic film, X-ray film is optimized for high sensitivity to X-radiation, often featuring double-sided emulsions for enhanced image quality and reduced exposure times. Key importers are hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and industrial inspection companies, particularly in developing nations where digital radiography adoption is slower, or for specific applications requiring the high resolution and archival properties of traditional film. Exporters are typically global manufacturers with advanced chemical and coating technologies, maintaining a specialized supply chain. The trade in this film reflects ongoing demand in niche medical and industrial sectors, despite the global shift towards digital imaging, due to its reliability, cost-effectiveness for certain setups, and the legal requirements for physical records in some jurisdictions.

Covers: Medical X-ray film rolls
Dental X-ray film rolls
Industrial radiography film rolls
Non-destructive testing film rolls
Security screening X-ray film
Examples: Kodak Carestream X-ray Film
Fujifilm Medical X-ray Film
Agfa HealthCare X-ray Film
Konica Minolta X-ray Film
Foma Medical X-ray Film

Codes often confused with 3702.10

Common mistake. This code might be confused with 370110 (X-ray film in sheets) if not carefully distinguished by format, or with 9022 (X-ray apparatus) if the film is mistakenly grouped with the equipment it's used in.

3701.10Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles 90.22Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens

Top exporters and importers of HS code 370210, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370210 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

1 United States $76M 42% of world exports
2 Japan $43M 24% of world exports
3 Belgium $38M 21% of world exports

World total: $180M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 China $75M 50% of world imports
2 United States $24M 16% of world imports
3 India $11M 6.9% of world imports

World total: $152M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 3702.10 2

Brazil splits HS 3702.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 37.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/370210/

{
  "code": "370210",
  "description": "Photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)",
  "section": "VI",
  "parent": "3702"
}

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Questions about HS 3702.10

What is HS code 370210?

HS code 370210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This category covers specialized photographic film designed for X-ray imaging, supplied in rolls, which is sensitised but has not yet been exposed to radiation. It's a critical component in medical diagnostics, industrial non-destructive testing, and security screening, offering a tangible record of internal structures. Unlike general photographic film, X-ray film is optimized for high sensitivity to X-radiation, often featuring double-sided emulsions for enhanced image quality and reduced exposure times. Key importers are hospitals, clinics, dental practices, and industrial inspection companies, particularly in developing nations where digital radiography adoption is slower, or for specific applications requiring the high resolution and archival properties of traditional film. Exporters are typically global manufacturers with advanced chemical and coating technologies, maintaining a specialized supply chain. The trade in this film reflects ongoing demand in niche medical and industrial sectors, despite the global shift towards digital imaging, due to its reliability, cost-effectiveness for certain setups, and the legal requirements for physical records in some jurisdictions.

What products fall under HS code 370210?

Medical X-ray film rolls, dental X-ray film rolls, industrial radiography film rolls, non-destructive testing film rolls, security screening X-ray film

What are common misclassifications for HS code 370210?

This code might be confused with 370110 (X-ray film in sheets) if not carefully distinguished by format, or with 9022 (X-ray apparatus) if the film is mistakenly grouped with the equipment it's used in.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370210?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($76M, 42% of world exports), Japan ($43M) and Belgium ($38M). World exports came to about $180M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 370210?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370210 in UN Comtrade data were China ($75M, 50% of world imports), the United States ($24M) and India ($11M). World imports came to about $152M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 370210 structured?

HS code 370210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (37) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370210?

Brazil splits HS code 370210 into 2 NCM codes: 3702.10.10 (X-ray roll film, sensitised on one side), 3702.10.20 (X-ray roll film, sensitised on both sides). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.