Product classification
HS code for 35mm color film: 3702.54
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of 35mm color film under HS 3702.54
HS code 370254 is designated for photographic film specifically for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, with a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm, and a length not exceeding 30m. A critical distinction for this classification is the explicit exclusion of film for slides. This code encompasses standard 35mm colour negative film, which, when exposed, produces a negative image that requires further chemical processing and printing to yield a positive photographic print. The specifications regarding width and length are precise, ensuring that only standard consumer and professional 35mm film rolls fall under this category, differentiating them from wider formats, longer bulk rolls, or film intended for slide projection.
- Covers
- Kodak Portra 400/800
- Fujifilm C200/Superia X-TRA 400
- Lomography Color Negative films
- Any brand of unexposed 35mm colour negative film in standard lengths (e.g., 24 or 36 exposures)
- Also under 3702.54
- Kodak Portra 400 (36 exp)
- Fujifilm C200 (24 exp)
- Lomography Color Negative 800
- Cinestill 800T (36 exp)
- Ilford XP2 Super (though B&W, it's C-41 process and fits the dimension)
Codes often confused with 3702.54
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 370253, which is for "Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome) slides." While both are 35mm colour films, 370253 is specifically for reversal (slide) film, which produces a positive image directly, whereas 370254 is for negative film. Another point of confusion can be HS code 370255, which covers similar colour photographic film but for lengths exceeding 30m, typically bulk rolls for professional use. Black and white 35mm film, such as that classified under 370244, is also distinct due to its monochrome nature.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370254 (the code used for 35mm color film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370254 (the code used for 35mm color film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% 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 370254, not only 35mm color film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $69M 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $29M 23% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $7.2M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $25M 22% of world imports
- 2 China $21M 18% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $18M 16% of world imports
World total: $116M 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 35mm color film
Brazil splits HS 3702.54 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3702.54.1135 mm colour filmpacks (not slide), up to 30 m
- 3702.54.1235 mm non-slide colour film, 12/24/36 exposures
- 3702.54.19Other 35 mm non-slide colour film, up to 30 m
- 3702.54.91Colour filmpacks, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m
- 3702.54.99Other colour film, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about 35mm color film
What is the HS code for 35mm color film?
The HS code for 35mm color film is 370254 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for 35mm color negative film, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and a length not exceeding 30m, is 370254.
How do I classify 35mm color film for customs?
35mm color film is classified under HS code 370254 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between color negative and slide film for classification?
The primary difference for HS classification lies in their intended output: color negative film (370254) is designed to produce a negative image for printing, explicitly excluding slide film. Slide film (370253), conversely, is specifically formulated to produce a positive image directly, suitable for projection as a slide.
Which countries are the top exporters of 35mm color film (HS 370254)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370254 (the code used for 35mm color film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 55% of world exports), Germany ($29M) and Hong Kong ($7.2M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 color film (HS 370254)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370254 (the code used for 35mm color film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 22% of world imports), China ($21M) and Hong Kong ($18M). World imports came to about $116M, 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 color film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370254 for 35mm 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 35mm color film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370254 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for 35mm color film depends on the product's details: 3702.54.11 (35 mm colour filmpacks (not slide), up to 30 m), 3702.54.12 (35 mm non-slide colour film, 12/24/36 exposures), 3702.54.19 (Other 35 mm non-slide colour film, up to 30 m), 3702.54.91 (Colour filmpacks, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m), 3702.54.99 (Other colour film, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m).