Product classification
HS code for 16mm color film: 3702.52
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 16mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of 16mm color film under HS 3702.52
16mm color film is classified under HS code 3702.52 because it precisely matches the description for photographic film intended for color photography (polychrome), supplied in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, and critically, having a width not exceeding 16mm. Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3702 specifically addresses photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles. The subheading 3702.52 accurately captures all the physical and functional characteristics of this product, ensuring its correct identification for customs and trade purposes.
- Covers
- 16mm color motion picture film, unexposed
- 16mm color still photography film in rolls, unexposed
- Unexposed 16mm color reversal film
- Unexposed 16mm color negative film
- Also under 3702.52
- Kodak Vision3 (8mm/16mm variants)
- Fujifilm Eterna (16mm variants)
- CineStill (Super 8)
Codes often confused with 3702.52
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for 16mm color film often arise from variations in film type, width, or exposure status. It could be confused with other widths of color film, such as those classified under HS code 3702.53 (for widths exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm) or 3702.54 (for widths exceeding 35mm). Another frequent error is confusing it with black and white film, which falls under different subheadings, for example, 3702.96 for 35mm black and white film. Furthermore, exposed or developed film is classified under different headings, such as 3705 for photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, rather than 3702.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370252 (the code used for 16mm color film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370252 (the code used for 16mm color film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 370252, not only 16mm color film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $3.3M 56% of world exports
- 2 Germany $2.0M 34% of world exports
- 3 Romania $162K 2.8% of world exports
World total: $5.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.9M 31% of world imports
- 2 France $650K 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $377K 6.1% of world imports
World total: $6.2M 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 16mm color film
Brazil classifies 16mm color film under NCM 3702.52.00: HS 3702.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about 16mm color film
What is the HS code for 16mm color film?
The HS code for 16mm color film is 370252 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 16mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for 16mm color film is 3702.52. This code specifically applies to photographic film for color photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, and with a width not exceeding 16mm, ensuring accurate classification.
How do I classify 16mm color film for customs?
16mm color film is classified under HS code 370252 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 16mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between HS codes 3702.52 and 3702.96?
HS code 3702.52 is designated for color photographic film with a width not exceeding 16mm. In contrast, HS code 3702.96 is for black and white photographic film (other than for color photography) with a width not exceeding 35mm and a length not exceeding 30m. The primary distinctions are the type of photography (color vs. black and white) and specific dimensional criteria.
Which countries are the top exporters of 16mm color film (HS 370252)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370252 (the code used for 16mm color film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.3M, 56% of world exports), Germany ($2.0M) and Romania ($162K). World exports came to about $5.8M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of 16mm color film (HS 370252)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370252 (the code used for 16mm color film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.9M, 31% of world imports), France ($650K) and Canada ($377K). World imports came to about $6.2M, 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.
Is the HS code for 16mm color film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370252 for 16mm color film is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for 16mm color film in Brazil?
In Brazil, 16mm color film (HS 370252) is classified under NCM 3702.52.00.