About HS Code 370231
This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film for color photography, specifically in rolls, without sprocket holes, and with a width not exceeding 105mm. This category primarily includes film used in specialized photographic applications, such as certain types of medium format cameras, industrial imaging, or medical imaging where sprocket holes are undesirable. Despite the decline of traditional film photography, there remains a niche market for these specialized films, driven by professional photographers, artists, and specific industrial or scientific uses. Importers are typically specialty photographic suppliers, laboratories, and industrial users. Exporters are often countries with established chemical and photographic manufacturing industries. Key considerations in this trade include maintaining precise manufacturing standards, ensuring proper storage and transport conditions to prevent exposure or degradation, and navigating a market that is increasingly specialized and less consumer-driven. The demand is for high-quality, consistent imaging performance.
Products Under This Code
120mm color film, 220mm color film, Medium format color film, Industrial color imaging film, Medical color diagnostic film
Real World Examples
Kodak Portra 120, Fujifilm Provia 100F 120, Lomography Color Negative 120, CineStill 800T 120
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 370232 (other silver halide film without sprocket holes) which covers black and white or other non-color films, and 370241 (color film with sprocket holes) for 35mm consumer film.
Products Classified Under 3702.31
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include the United States, Germany, and Japan, with major exporters being Japan, Germany, and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 370231?
HS code 370231 covers: Photographic 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). This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film for color photography, specifically in rolls, without sprocket holes, and with a width not exceeding 105mm. This category primarily includes film used in specialized photographic applications, such as certain types of medium format cameras, industrial imaging, or medical imaging where sprocket holes are undesirable. Despite the decline of traditional film photography, there remains a niche market for these specialized films, driven by professional photographers, artists, and specific industrial or scientific uses. Importers are typically specialty photographic suppliers, laboratories, and industrial users. Exporters are often countries with established chemical and photographic manufacturing industries. Key considerations in this trade include maintaining precise manufacturing standards, ensuring proper storage and transport conditions to prevent exposure or degradation, and navigating a market that is increasingly specialized and less consumer-driven. The demand is for high-quality, consistent imaging performance.
What products fall under HS code 370231?
120mm color film, 220mm color film, Medium format color film, Industrial color imaging film, Medical color diagnostic film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370231?
This code is distinct from 370232 (other silver halide film without sprocket holes) which covers black and white or other non-color films, and 370241 (color film with sprocket holes) for 35mm consumer film.
How is HS code 370231 structured?
HS code 370231 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.