HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3703.90 – Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed
HS code 3703.90 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed. It is used for black and white photographic paper (sheets/smaller rolls), baryta paper, lithographic paper, variable contrast paper and direct positive paper.
What HS 3703.90 covers
This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles for *other than colour photography*, and in formats other than rolls exceeding 610mm in width. This category primarily includes black and white photographic papers and specialized monochrome media. It's used by traditional darkroom photographers, fine art printers, and in certain industrial or scientific applications where monochrome imaging is preferred. The 'other than colour photography' aspect means it's designed for black and white or specific single-colour processes. Importers and exporters are typically specialized photographic suppliers, fine art material distributors, and niche photo labs. Despite the rise of digital, there's a strong demand for these materials from enthusiasts and professionals who value the unique aesthetic and archival qualities of traditional black and white prints.
- Covers
- Black and white photographic paper (sheets/smaller rolls)
- Baryta paper
- Lithographic paper
- Variable contrast paper
- Direct positive paper
- Examples
- Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe (B&W)
- Foma Fomabrom Variant
- Adox MCC 110
- Bergger Pancro 400 (paper)
- Kodak Professional BW400CN (paper)
Codes often confused with 3703.90
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 370320 (colour photographic paper) and 370310 (very wide rolls), with the 'for other than colour photography' being the primary differentiator.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370390 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 Kingdom $17M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $12M 29% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.7M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.6M 18% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $3.5M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.0M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $43M 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 3703.90 2
Brazil splits HS 3703.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3703.90.10 Phototypesetting paperPapel para fotocomposição
- 3703.90.90 Other monochrome photo paper, board and textilesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 37.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3703.90
What is HS code 370390?
HS code 370390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed. This HS code covers unexposed, sensitised photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles for *other than colour photography*, and in formats other than rolls exceeding 610mm in width. This category primarily includes black and white photographic papers and specialized monochrome media. It's used by traditional darkroom photographers, fine art printers, and in certain industrial or scientific applications where monochrome imaging is preferred. The 'other than colour photography' aspect means it's designed for black and white or specific single-colour processes. Importers and exporters are typically specialized photographic suppliers, fine art material distributors, and niche photo labs. Despite the rise of digital, there's a strong demand for these materials from enthusiasts and professionals who value the unique aesthetic and archival qualities of traditional black and white prints.
What products fall under HS code 370390?
Black and white photographic paper (sheets/smaller rolls), baryta paper, lithographic paper, variable contrast paper, direct positive paper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370390?
This code is distinct from 370320 (colour photographic paper) and 370310 (very wide rolls), with the 'for other than colour photography' being the primary differentiator.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370390 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($17M, 40% of world exports), China ($12M) and the United States ($2.7M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 370390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.6M, 18% of world imports), Indonesia ($3.5M) and Germany ($2.0M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 370390 structured?
HS code 370390 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (37) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370390?
Brazil splits HS code 370390 into 2 NCM codes: 3703.90.10 (Phototypesetting paper), 3703.90.90 (Other monochrome photo paper, board and textiles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.