Product classification
HS code for Aerial film: 3702.41
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of aerial film under HS 3702.41
HS code 3702.41 applies to aerial film based on its physical dimensions, chemical properties, and intended industrial application. Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3702 specifically addresses photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, made of materials other than paper or textiles. The subheading 3702.41 is reserved for color (polychrome) film that exceeds 610mm in width and 200m in length, and is produced without sprocket holes. These large-format rolls are essential for aerial cartography, environmental monitoring, and military reconnaissance where high-resolution, continuous coverage of large geographic areas is required. The classification depends strictly on the film being unexposed; once the film has been exposed and developed, it is classified under different headings such as 3704 or 3705. The absence of sprocket holes is a critical technical identifier for this code, as it distinguishes industrial-scale aerial film from standard cinematographic film used in the movie industry.
- Covers
- Large format color rolls for aerial cartography
- Polychrome sensitized unexposed film
- Aerial reconnaissance film rolls
- High-resolution color film for geographic mapping
- Unexposed photographic film exceeding 610mm width
- Also under 3702.41
- Kodak Vision3 (large format variants)
- Fujifilm Eterna (wide rolls)
- Agfa Aviphot Color
Codes often confused with 3702.41
Common mistake. Aerial film is often misclassified under 3701, which covers photographic plates and film in the flat (sheets) rather than rolls. It is also frequently confused with 3702.31, which covers smaller rolls of color film. The primary distinction for 3702.41 is the specific width (over 610mm) and length (over 200m). Additionally, black and white aerial film should not be classified here; it belongs under subheadings like 3702.44 depending on its dimensions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370241 (the code used for aerial film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370241 (the code used for aerial film) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 82% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 45% 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 370241, not only aerial film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $11M 82% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.5M 12% of world exports
- 3 Austria $584K 4.6% of world exports
World total: $13M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $2.4M 45% of world imports
- 2 Austria $2.0M 36% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $557K 10% of world imports
World total: $5.5M 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 aerial film
Brazil classifies aerial film under NCM 3702.41.00: HS 3702.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about aerial film
What is the HS code for Aerial film?
The HS code for Aerial film is 370241 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for unexposed, color aerial film in large rolls (width > 610mm, length > 200m) is 3702.41.
How do I classify Aerial film for customs?
Aerial film is classified under HS code 370241 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is exposed aerial film classified under this code?
No, HS code 3702.41 only applies to unexposed film. Exposed and developed film is typically classified under heading 3705.
Which countries are the top exporters of aerial film (HS 370241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370241 (the code used for aerial film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($11M, 82% of world exports), the United States ($1.5M) and Austria ($584K). World exports came to about $13M, 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 aerial film (HS 370241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370241 (the code used for aerial film) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($2.4M, 45% of world imports), Austria ($2.0M) and Hong Kong ($557K). World imports came to about $5.5M, 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 Aerial film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370241 for Aerial 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 aerial film in Brazil?
In Brazil, aerial film (HS 370241) is classified under NCM 3702.41.00.