About HS Code 370244
This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, without sprocket holes, with a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm. This range typically includes medium to large format films used in professional photography, graphic arts, and some specialized industrial applications. It's broader than consumer film but not as massive as the 'jumbo' industrial rolls. This film can be either colour or non-colour, as the description doesn't specify. Professional photographers using medium format cameras, graphic designers for high-resolution output, and certain medical imaging facilities are typical end-users. Importers and exporters are usually professional photographic suppliers, graphic arts distributors, and specialized medical imaging companies. The absence of sprocket holes indicates it's not for motion picture cameras but for still or specialized continuous imaging.
Products Under This Code
Medium format professional film, graphic arts line film, medical imaging film (non-X-ray), large format sheet film (cut from rolls), specialized industrial film
Real World Examples
Kodak Portra (medium format rolls), Fujifilm Pro (medium format rolls), Ilford Delta (medium format rolls), Agfa Gevaert (graphic arts film)
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 370239 (smaller width) or 37024x codes (larger width), but the specific width range of 'exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm' is the key differentiator.
Products Classified Under 3702.44
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Countries with a strong professional photography market and graphic arts industry, such as the USA, Germany, and Japan, are significant in this trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 370244?
HS code 370244 covers: Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic film in rolls, without sprocket holes, with a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm. This range typically includes medium to large format films used in professional photography, graphic arts, and some specialized industrial applications. It's broader than consumer film but not as massive as the 'jumbo' industrial rolls. This film can be either colour or non-colour, as the description doesn't specify. Professional photographers using medium format cameras, graphic designers for high-resolution output, and certain medical imaging facilities are typical end-users. Importers and exporters are usually professional photographic suppliers, graphic arts distributors, and specialized medical imaging companies. The absence of sprocket holes indicates it's not for motion picture cameras but for still or specialized continuous imaging.
What products fall under HS code 370244?
Medium format professional film, graphic arts line film, medical imaging film (non-X-ray), large format sheet film (cut from rolls), specialized industrial film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370244?
This code can be confused with 370239 (smaller width) or 37024x codes (larger width), but the specific width range of 'exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm' is the key differentiator.
How is HS code 370244 structured?
HS code 370244 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 (44) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.