HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3702.56 – Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)
HS code 3702.56 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). It is used for 120 format color film, 220 format color film, 70mm motion picture film stock, aerial survey color film (wide format) and large format sheet film (cut from rolls).
What HS 3702.56 covers
This HS code identifies unexposed color photographic film in rolls that exceed 35mm in width. This category typically includes medium format, large format, and specialized industrial or aerial photography films. These wider formats offer superior image quality and are primarily used by professional photographers, cinematographers, cartographers, and scientific researchers. The trade in these goods is highly specialized, with demand coming from film studios, high-end commercial photography businesses, and government agencies involved in mapping or surveillance. Exporters are generally countries with advanced chemical and precision manufacturing industries, while importers are often nations with active creative industries or significant needs for high-resolution imaging. The larger dimensions necessitate specific handling and storage conditions, making careful classification crucial for logistics and customs.
- Covers
- 120 format color film
- 220 format color film
- 70mm motion picture film stock
- Aerial survey color film (wide format)
- Large format sheet film (cut from rolls)
- Panoramic camera color film
- X-ray color film (specialized)
- Industrial inspection color film
- Examples
- Kodak Portra 800 (120 format)
- Fujifilm Provia 100F (220 format)
- Cinestill 400D (120 format)
- Ilford Delta 100 (120 format, B&W but illustrates format)
- AgfaPhoto Vista Plus 200 (120 format)
Codes often confused with 3702.56
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 370255 (color film, but narrower than 35mm) or 370298 (black and white film of similar width), making the distinction between color and width critical for accurate classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370256, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370256 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% 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 $2.8M 29% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.5M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.4M 26% of world exports
World total: $9.5M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.2M 35% of world imports
- 2 France $1.4M 15% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $738K 7.9% of world imports
World total: $9.3M 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 3702.56
Brazil does not split HS 3702.56: its NCM code is 3702.56.00.
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 3702.56
What is HS code 370256?
HS code 370256 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This HS code identifies unexposed color photographic film in rolls that exceed 35mm in width. This category typically includes medium format, large format, and specialized industrial or aerial photography films. These wider formats offer superior image quality and are primarily used by professional photographers, cinematographers, cartographers, and scientific researchers. The trade in these goods is highly specialized, with demand coming from film studios, high-end commercial photography businesses, and government agencies involved in mapping or surveillance. Exporters are generally countries with advanced chemical and precision manufacturing industries, while importers are often nations with active creative industries or significant needs for high-resolution imaging. The larger dimensions necessitate specific handling and storage conditions, making careful classification crucial for logistics and customs.
What products fall under HS code 370256?
120 format color film, 220 format color film, 70mm motion picture film stock, Aerial survey color film (wide format), Large format sheet film (cut from rolls), Panoramic camera color film, X-ray color film (specialized), Industrial inspection color film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370256?
This code can be confused with 370255 (color film, but narrower than 35mm) or 370298 (black and white film of similar width), making the distinction between color and width critical for accurate classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370256?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370256 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8M, 29% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.5M) and the United States ($2.4M). World exports came to about $9.5M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 370256?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370256 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.2M, 35% of world imports), France ($1.4M) and Belgium ($738K). World imports came to about $9.3M, 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 370256 structured?
HS code 370256 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 (56) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370256?
In Brazil, HS code 370256 is NCM 3702.56.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.