HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3706.90 – Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm
HS code 3706.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm. It is used for 16mm developed film reels, super 8 developed film, 8mm home movie reels, developed educational filmstrips and archival 16mm newsreels.
What HS 3706.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- 16mm developed film reels
- Super 8 developed film
- 8mm home movie reels
- Developed educational filmstrips
- Archival 16mm newsreels
- Developed film loops
- Developed amateur film
- 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
Codes often confused with 3706.90
Common mistake. This is differentiated from 370610 by its width (less than 35mm) and from 3702 (unexposed cinematographic film) which is raw, undeveloped stock.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 370690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 370690 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 $942K 43% of world exports
- 2 France $367K 17% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $171K 7.9% of world exports
World total: $2.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $400K 22% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$302K 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $174K 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 3706.90
Brazil does not split HS 3706.90: its NCM code is 3706.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 37.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3706.90
What is HS code 370690?
HS code 370690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 370690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 370690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($942K, 43% of world exports), France ($367K) and Thailand ($171K). World exports came to about $2.2M, 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 370690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 370690 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($400K, 22% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $302K) and the United Kingdom ($174K). World imports came to about $1.8M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 370690?
In Brazil, HS code 370690 is NCM 3706.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.