HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3705.00 – Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
HS code 3705.00 is the 6-digit subheading for photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film. It is used for developed glass negatives, developed photographic film rolls (non-cine), microfiche, X-ray films (developed) and daguerreotypes.
What HS 3705.00 covers
This HS code covers photographic plates and film that have already been exposed and developed, excluding cinematographic film. This category primarily deals with historical photographic media, specialized scientific imaging, and archival materials. Importers often include museums, art galleries, historical societies, and specialized laboratories that require these materials for preservation, research, or restoration. Exporters are typically countries with a rich photographic history or those specializing in archival services and niche photographic manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve the careful handling and preservation of delicate media, often with significant cultural or scientific value. The market is highly specialized, catering to a declining but persistent demand for traditional photographic processes and the safeguarding of historical records.
- Covers
- Developed glass negatives
- Developed photographic film rolls (non-cine)
- Microfiche
- X-ray films (developed)
- Daguerreotypes
- Ambrotypes
- Developed aerial survey film
- Developed holographic plates
- Examples
- Kodak developed film (archival)
- Fuji developed X-ray film
- Ilford developed black & white negatives
- Agfa developed microfiche
- Polaroid developed instant film (archival)
Codes often confused with 3705.00
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 3701 (unexposed photographic plates and film) or 3706 (cinematographic film). The key distinction is that goods under 370500 are both 'exposed and developed' and specifically 'other than cinematographic film'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370500 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 30% 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 $1.1B 46% of world exports
- 2 Japan $372M 16% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $247M 11% of world exports
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $565M 30% of world imports
- 2 United States $221M 12% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $213M 11% of world imports
World total: $1.9B 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 3705.00 2
Brazil splits HS 3705.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3705.00.10 Positive glass photomasks for silicon chipsFotomáscaras sobre vidro plano, positivas, próprias para gravação em pastilhas de silício (chips) para fabricação de microestruturas eletrônicas
- 3705.00.90 Other developed photographic plates and filmOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 37.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3705.00
What is HS code 370500?
HS code 370500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film. This HS code covers photographic plates and film that have already been exposed and developed, excluding cinematographic film. This category primarily deals with historical photographic media, specialized scientific imaging, and archival materials. Importers often include museums, art galleries, historical societies, and specialized laboratories that require these materials for preservation, research, or restoration. Exporters are typically countries with a rich photographic history or those specializing in archival services and niche photographic manufacturing. Key aspects of this trade involve the careful handling and preservation of delicate media, often with significant cultural or scientific value. The market is highly specialized, catering to a declining but persistent demand for traditional photographic processes and the safeguarding of historical records.
What products fall under HS code 370500?
Developed glass negatives, developed photographic film rolls (non-cine), microfiche, X-ray films (developed), daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, developed aerial survey film, developed holographic plates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370500?
This code is often confused with 3701 (unexposed photographic plates and film) or 3706 (cinematographic film). The key distinction is that goods under 370500 are both 'exposed and developed' and specifically 'other than cinematographic film'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370500 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 46% of world exports), Japan ($372M) and South Korea ($247M). World exports came to about $2.3B, 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 370500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370500 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($565M, 30% of world imports), the United States ($221M) and South Korea ($213M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 370500 structured?
HS code 370500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (37) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370500?
Brazil splits HS code 370500 into 2 NCM codes: 3705.00.10 (Positive glass photomasks for silicon chips), 3705.00.90 (Other developed photographic plates and film). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.