HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3702.41 – Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)
HS code 3702.41 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). It is used for aerial survey color film, large format motion picture raw stock, industrial mapping color film, high-resolution surveillance film and specialized wide-format color film.
What HS 3702.41 covers
This HS code pertains to large format, unexposed, sensitised colour photographic film in rolls, specifically without sprocket holes, exceeding 610mm in width and 200m in length. This is highly specialized film stock, primarily used in professional and industrial applications where vast areas need to be captured in high resolution colour. Think aerial photography for mapping and surveying, large-scale cinema production (raw stock before cutting), or specialized industrial imaging. The primary importers and exporters are major film manufacturers, professional film labs, and distributors catering to the aerospace, defense, and high-end entertainment industries. The significant width and length indicate its use in continuous, automated processes or for very large format cameras, distinguishing it from consumer or even most professional still photography films.
- Covers
- Aerial survey color film
- Large format motion picture raw stock
- Industrial mapping color film
- High-resolution surveillance film
- Specialized wide-format color film
- Examples
- Kodak Vision3 (large format variants)
- Fujifilm Eterna (wide rolls)
- Agfa Aviphot Color
Codes often confused with 3702.41
Common mistake. It can be confused with 370242 (non-colour film of similar dimensions) or 370243 (shorter length film), but the 'for colour photography' and specific length/width are critical distinctions.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370241, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370241 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 45% 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 Germany $11M 82% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.5M 12% of world exports
- 3 Austria $584K 4.6% of world exports
World total: $13M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $2.4M 45% of world imports
- 2 Austria $2.0M 36% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $557K 10% of world imports
World total: $5.5M 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 3702.41
Brazil does not split HS 3702.41: its NCM code is 3702.41.00.
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 3702.41
What is HS code 370241?
HS code 370241 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 exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This HS code pertains to large format, unexposed, sensitised colour photographic film in rolls, specifically without sprocket holes, exceeding 610mm in width and 200m in length. This is highly specialized film stock, primarily used in professional and industrial applications where vast areas need to be captured in high resolution colour. Think aerial photography for mapping and surveying, large-scale cinema production (raw stock before cutting), or specialized industrial imaging. The primary importers and exporters are major film manufacturers, professional film labs, and distributors catering to the aerospace, defense, and high-end entertainment industries. The significant width and length indicate its use in continuous, automated processes or for very large format cameras, distinguishing it from consumer or even most professional still photography films.
What products fall under HS code 370241?
Aerial survey color film, large format motion picture raw stock, industrial mapping color film, high-resolution surveillance film, specialized wide-format color film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370241?
It can be confused with 370242 (non-colour film of similar dimensions) or 370243 (shorter length film), but the 'for colour photography' and specific length/width are critical distinctions.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370241?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370241 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11M, 82% of world exports), the United States ($1.5M) and Austria ($584K). World exports came to about $13M, 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 370241?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370241 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($2.4M, 45% of world imports), Austria ($2.0M) and Hong Kong ($557K). World imports came to about $5.5M, 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 370241 structured?
HS code 370241 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370241?
In Brazil, HS code 370241 is NCM 3702.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.