Product classification
HS code for 35mm black and white film: 3702.96
Photographic film, other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of 35mm black and white film under HS 3702.96
35mm black and white film is classified under HS code 3702.96 because it precisely matches the description for photographic film, other than for color photography, supplied in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, with a width not exceeding 35mm and a length not exceeding 30m. 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 3702.96 accurately captures all the physical and functional characteristics of this product, ensuring its correct identification for customs and trade purposes.
- Covers
- 35mm black and white still photography film, unexposed
- 35mm black and white motion picture film (short rolls), unexposed
- Unexposed 35mm monochrome film, up to 30m in length
- Also under 3702.96
- Ilford HP5 Plus (36 exp)
- Kodak Tri-X 400 (24 exp)
- Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II
- Foma Fomapan 100 Classic
- Rollei RPX 400
Codes often confused with 3702.96
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for 35mm black and white film often arise from variations in film type, width, or length. It could be confused with color film of similar dimensions, such as those classified under HS code 3702.53 (for color film with a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm). Another frequent error is confusing it with black and white film of different lengths; for instance, if the length exceeds 30m, it would be classified under HS code 3702.98. 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 370296 (the code used for 35mm black and white film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370296 (the code used for 35mm black and white film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 370296, not only 35mm black and white film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $12M 47% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $5.9M 23% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.1M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.9M 17% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $922K 5.3% of world imports
World total: $17M 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 35mm black and white film
Brazil classifies 35mm black and white film under NCM 3702.96.00: HS 3702.96 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about 35mm black and white film
What is the HS code for 35mm black and white film?
The HS code for 35mm black and white film is 370296 (Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for 35mm black and white film, specifically in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, with a width not exceeding 35mm and a length not exceeding 30m, is 3702.96. This code ensures precise classification for trade and regulatory purposes.
How do I classify 35mm black and white film for customs?
35mm black and white film is classified under HS code 370296 — Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does length affect the classification of 35mm black and white film?
Length is a critical factor in the classification of 35mm black and white film. If the film's length does not exceed 30m, it falls under HS code 3702.96. However, if the length exceeds 30m, even with the same width and other characteristics, it would be classified under HS code 3702.98, which covers longer rolls of black and white film.
Which countries are the top exporters of 35mm black and white film (HS 370296)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370296 (the code used for 35mm black and white film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($12M, 47% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($5.9M) and Germany ($2.8M). World exports came to about $26M, 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 35mm black and white film (HS 370296)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370296 (the code used for 35mm black and white film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.1M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($2.9M) and Sweden ($922K). World imports came to about $17M, 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 35mm black and white film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370296 for 35mm black and white 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 35mm black and white film in Brazil?
In Brazil, 35mm black and white film (HS 370296) is classified under NCM 3702.96.00.