About HS Code 370690
This category covers cinematographic film that has been exposed and developed, with a width less than 35mm, such as 16mm or 8mm film. It caters to a more specialized market, including independent filmmakers, educational institutions, home movie enthusiasts, and archives preserving historical footage. Importers are often film schools, private collectors, and smaller archives seeking to acquire or restore historical or artistic works. Exporters include countries with a history of film production and those specializing in film restoration or transfer services. The trade volume is significantly lower than digital media, but it remains crucial for historical preservation, niche artistic applications, and the continued use of analog film by a dedicated community.
Products Under This Code
16mm developed film reels, Super 8 developed film, 8mm home movie reels, developed educational filmstrips, archival 16mm newsreels, developed film loops, developed amateur film
Real World Examples
Kodak Super 8 developed film, Fuji 16mm developed film, Bolex 8mm home movie, National Film Board of Canada archival 16mm, Agfa 8mm developed film
Common Misclassification
This is differentiated from 370610 by its width (less than 35mm) and from 3702 (unexposed cinematographic film) which is raw, undeveloped stock.
Products Classified Under 3706.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Japan, Germany, and the USA are prominent in the trade of smaller format developed cinematographic film, often for archival or specialized artistic use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 370690?
HS code 370690 covers: Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm. This category covers cinematographic film that has been exposed and developed, with a width less than 35mm, such as 16mm or 8mm film. It caters to a more specialized market, including independent filmmakers, educational institutions, home movie enthusiasts, and archives preserving historical footage. Importers are often film schools, private collectors, and smaller archives seeking to acquire or restore historical or artistic works. Exporters include countries with a history of film production and those specializing in film restoration or transfer services. The trade volume is significantly lower than digital media, but it remains crucial for historical preservation, niche artistic applications, and the continued use of analog film by a dedicated community.
What products fall under HS code 370690?
16mm developed film reels, Super 8 developed film, 8mm home movie reels, developed educational filmstrips, archival 16mm newsreels, developed film loops, developed amateur film
What are common misclassifications for HS code 370690?
This is differentiated from 370610 by its width (less than 35mm) and from 3702 (unexposed cinematographic film) which is raw, undeveloped stock.
How is HS code 370690 structured?
HS code 370690 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (37) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.