About HS Code 370232
This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, without sprocket holes, and with a width not exceeding 105mm, excluding color film. This category primarily includes black and white film for medium format cameras, as well as specialized films for industrial, scientific, or medical imaging applications where color is not required or where specific spectral sensitivities are needed. The market for these films, while smaller than in its heyday, persists due to dedicated professional photographers, artists, and specific technical applications that value the unique characteristics of silver halide emulsions. Importers are typically niche photographic retailers, specialized laboratories, and industrial imaging solution providers. Exporters are often countries with a legacy in photographic chemical manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring precise manufacturing quality, maintaining strict environmental controls during storage and transport, and serving a highly specialized customer base that demands consistent and reliable performance from their imaging materials.
Products Under This Code
120mm black and white film, 220mm black and white film, Medium format monochrome film, Industrial X-ray film (narrow), Scientific imaging film (silver halide)
Real World Examples
Ilford HP5 Plus 120, Kodak T-Max 100 120, Fujifilm Acros II 120, Foma Fomapan 100 120
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 370231 (color film without sprocket holes) if the color aspect is not distinguished, or 370242 (other silver halide film with sprocket holes) for 35mm black and white film.
Products Classified Under 3702.32
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, while top exporters are Japan, Germany, and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 370232?
HS code 370232 covers: Photographic 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). This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, without sprocket holes, and with a width not exceeding 105mm, excluding color film. This category primarily includes black and white film for medium format cameras, as well as specialized films for industrial, scientific, or medical imaging applications where color is not required or where specific spectral sensitivities are needed. The market for these films, while smaller than in its heyday, persists due to dedicated professional photographers, artists, and specific technical applications that value the unique characteristics of silver halide emulsions. Importers are typically niche photographic retailers, specialized laboratories, and industrial imaging solution providers. Exporters are often countries with a legacy in photographic chemical manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring precise manufacturing quality, maintaining strict environmental controls during storage and transport, and serving a highly specialized customer base that demands consistent and reliable performance from their imaging materials.
What products fall under HS code 370232?
120mm black and white film, 220mm black and white film, Medium format monochrome film, Industrial X-ray film (narrow), Scientific imaging film (silver halide)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370232?
This code is often confused with 370231 (color film without sprocket holes) if the color aspect is not distinguished, or 370242 (other silver halide film with sprocket holes) for 35mm black and white film.
How is HS code 370232 structured?
HS code 370232 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.