HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3702.42 – Photographic film; in rolls, (other than for colour photography), 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 3702.42 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic film, in rolls, (other than for colour photography), 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 industrial X-ray film (large rolls), black and white aerial mapping film, graphic arts film (wide format), non-destructive testing film and specialized monochrome industrial film.
What HS 3702.42 covers
This category covers large format, unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, specifically *not* for colour photography, without sprocket holes, and exceeding 610mm in width and 200m in length. This film is typically monochrome (black and white) and finds its primary applications in highly specialized industrial, scientific, and medical fields. Uses include industrial radiography for non-destructive testing of materials, high-resolution black and white aerial mapping, or specialized graphic arts applications requiring large, continuous rolls. Importers and exporters are often industrial suppliers, medical equipment distributors, and specialized imaging companies. The non-colour aspect, combined with the immense width and length, signifies its use in technical rather than artistic or consumer photographic contexts, where precision and detail in monochrome are paramount.
- Covers
- Industrial X-ray film (large rolls)
- Black and white aerial mapping film
- Graphic arts film (wide format)
- Non-destructive testing film
- Specialized monochrome industrial film
- Examples
- Kodak Industrex (wide rolls)
- Fujifilm NDT (large format)
- Agfa Structurix (specific wide variants)
Codes often confused with 3702.42
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 370241 (colour film of similar dimensions) and 370243 (shorter length film), with the 'other than for colour photography' being the primary differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370242, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370242 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 48% 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 $188M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $112M 24% of world exports
- 3 Japan $78M 16% of world exports
World total: $470M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $273M 48% of world imports
- 2 United States $68M 12% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $61M 11% of world imports
World total: $564M 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 codes for 3702.42 2
Brazil splits HS 3702.42 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3702.42.10 Graphic arts film, over 610 mm wide, over 200 mPara as artes gráficas
- 3702.42.90 Other unperforated film, over 610 mm, over 200 mOutros
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 3702.42
What is HS code 370242?
HS code 370242 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic film; in rolls, (other than for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This category covers large format, unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, specifically *not* for colour photography, without sprocket holes, and exceeding 610mm in width and 200m in length. This film is typically monochrome (black and white) and finds its primary applications in highly specialized industrial, scientific, and medical fields. Uses include industrial radiography for non-destructive testing of materials, high-resolution black and white aerial mapping, or specialized graphic arts applications requiring large, continuous rolls. Importers and exporters are often industrial suppliers, medical equipment distributors, and specialized imaging companies. The non-colour aspect, combined with the immense width and length, signifies its use in technical rather than artistic or consumer photographic contexts, where precision and detail in monochrome are paramount.
What products fall under HS code 370242?
Industrial X-ray film (large rolls), black and white aerial mapping film, graphic arts film (wide format), non-destructive testing film, specialized monochrome industrial film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370242?
This code is distinct from 370241 (colour film of similar dimensions) and 370243 (shorter length film), with the 'other than for colour photography' being the primary differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370242?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370242 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($188M, 40% of world exports), China ($112M) and Japan ($78M). World exports came to about $470M, 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 370242?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370242 in UN Comtrade data were China ($273M, 48% of world imports), the United States ($68M) and South Korea ($61M). World imports came to about $564M, 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 370242 structured?
HS code 370242 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370242?
Brazil splits HS code 370242 into 2 NCM codes: 3702.42.10 (Graphic arts film, over 610 mm wide, over 200 m), 3702.42.90 (Other unperforated film, over 610 mm, over 200 m). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.