HS Code for Black and white camera film

Black and white camera film is classified under HS code 3702.96. This classification falls within Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System, which is dedicated to photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3702 specifically covers photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, made of materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles. The subheading 3702.96 is determined by three distinct technical parameters: the film must be for photography other than color (monochromatic or black and white), it must be in a roll format with a width not exceeding 35mm, and the total length of the roll must not exceed 30 meters. This code is primarily used for standard consumer and professional still photography film. The classification is based on the chemical sensitization of the film base, which is designed to react to light to produce a latent image that can be developed into a black and white negative or positive.

Products Included

• 35mm black and white film rolls
• 120 format black and white roll film
• 127 format black and white film
• Sensitized unexposed monochromatic film for still cameras
• Infrared black and white film in rolls

Common Misclassification

This product is often confused with HS code 3701.10 or 3701.30, which covers photographic film in flat sheets rather than rolls. It is also frequently misclassified under 3702.54, which is the code for color photographic film of the same dimensions. The distinction between color and black and white is critical in Chapter 37. Furthermore, if the roll exceeds 30 meters in length, it must be moved to HS code 3702.97, even if the width and chemical composition remain the same.

FAQ

What is the HS code for black and white camera film?

The HS code for black and white camera film in rolls, with a width up to 35mm and length up to 30m, is 3702.96.

Does this code include instant film?

No, instant print film, even if black and white, is typically classified under heading 3701 if it is in flat packs, or elsewhere in 3702 if in rolls, but usually carries different subheadings depending on its specific self-developing characteristics.