HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3702.39 – 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)
HS code 3702.39 is the 6-digit subheading for 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). It is used for industrial X-ray film (non-silver halide), graphic arts contact film, micrographic film (non-silver halide), scientific imaging film and specialized monochrome industrial film.
What HS 3702.39 covers
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.
- Covers
- Industrial X-ray film (non-silver halide)
- Graphic arts contact film
- Micrographic film (non-silver halide)
- Scientific imaging film
- Specialized monochrome industrial film
- Examples
- Agfa Structurix (specialized variants)
- Fujifilm (industrial films)
- Kodak (niche industrial films)
Codes often confused with 3702.39
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370239, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370239 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 $9.8M 58% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$1.4M 8.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $1.3M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $17M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.5M 31% of world imports
- 2 Spain $2.4M 11% of world imports
- 3 India $1.9M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $21M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 3702.39
Brazil does not split HS 3702.39: its NCM code is 3702.39.00.
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 3702.39
What is HS code 370239?
HS code 370239 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370239?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($9.8M, 58% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1.4M) and Spain ($1.3M). World exports came to about $17M, 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 370239?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370239 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.5M, 31% of world imports), Spain ($2.4M) and India ($1.9M). World imports 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.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370239?
In Brazil, HS code 370239 is NCM 3702.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.