HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3702.31 – 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)
HS code 3702.31 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for 120mm color film, 220mm color film, medium format color film, industrial color imaging film and medical color diagnostic film.
What HS 3702.31 covers
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.
- Covers
- 120mm color film
- 220mm color film
- Medium format color film
- Industrial color imaging film
- Medical color diagnostic film
- Examples
- Kodak Portra 120
- Fujifilm Provia 100F 120
- Lomography Color Negative 120
- CineStill 800T 120
Codes often confused with 3702.31
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370231, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370231 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 52% 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 $8.5M 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.6M 21% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $2.4M 11% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $13M 52% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.3M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $1.2M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 code for 3702.31
Brazil does not split HS 3702.31: its NCM code is 3702.31.00.
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.
Questions about HS 3702.31
What is HS code 370231?
HS code 370231 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370231?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370231 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.5M, 40% of world exports), Germany ($4.6M) and Sweden ($2.4M). World exports came to about $21M, 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 370231?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370231 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($13M, 52% of world imports), Hong Kong ($1.3M) and Denmark ($1.2M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370231?
In Brazil, HS code 370231 is NCM 3702.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.