About HS Code 370239
This HS code covers a very specific niche of photographic film: unexposed, sensitised film in rolls, without sprocket holes, with a width not exceeding 105mm, and crucially, *not* for colour photography and *not* containing silver halide emulsion. This category typically includes specialized films used in industrial, scientific, or medical imaging applications where traditional silver halide or color processes are not required or suitable. Examples might include certain types of X-ray film, graphic arts film, or films for specific analytical instruments. Importers and exporters are often specialized distributors, medical suppliers, or industrial imaging companies rather than general photography retailers. Key things to know include the specific chemical composition (non-silver halide) and the absence of sprocket holes, which differentiates it from standard consumer or cinema film.
Products Under This Code
Industrial X-ray film (non-silver halide), graphic arts contact film, micrographic film (non-silver halide), scientific imaging film, specialized monochrome industrial film
Real World Examples
Agfa Structurix (specialized variants), Fujifilm (industrial films), Kodak (niche industrial films)
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with other 3702 codes, particularly those for silver halide film (e.g., 370210) or color film (e.g., 370253), due to the 'photographic film' general description. The key differentiators are the 'non-silver halide' and 'non-colour' specifications.
Products Classified Under 3702.39
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Top importing and exporting countries often include those with advanced manufacturing, medical, and scientific research sectors, such as Germany, Japan, and the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 370239?
HS code 370239 covers: Photographic 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). This HS code covers a very specific niche of photographic film: unexposed, sensitised film in rolls, without sprocket holes, with a width not exceeding 105mm, and crucially, *not* for colour photography and *not* containing silver halide emulsion. This category typically includes specialized films used in industrial, scientific, or medical imaging applications where traditional silver halide or color processes are not required or suitable. Examples might include certain types of X-ray film, graphic arts film, or films for specific analytical instruments. Importers and exporters are often specialized distributors, medical suppliers, or industrial imaging companies rather than general photography retailers. Key things to know include the specific chemical composition (non-silver halide) and the absence of sprocket holes, which differentiates it from standard consumer or cinema film.
What products fall under HS code 370239?
Industrial X-ray film (non-silver halide), graphic arts contact film, micrographic film (non-silver halide), scientific imaging film, specialized monochrome industrial film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370239?
This code is often confused with other 3702 codes, particularly those for silver halide film (e.g., 370210) or color film (e.g., 370253), due to the 'photographic film' general description. The key differentiators are the 'non-silver halide' and 'non-colour' specifications.
How is HS code 370239 structured?
HS code 370239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.