Product classification
HS code for Black and white camera 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 black and white camera film under HS 3702.96
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370296 (the code used for black and white camera film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370296 (the code used for black and white camera 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 black and white camera 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 black and white camera film
Brazil classifies black and white camera 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 black and white camera film
What is the HS code for Black and white camera film?
The HS code for Black and white camera 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 black and white camera film in rolls, with a width up to 35mm and length up to 30m, is 3702.96.
How do I classify Black and white camera film for customs?
Black and white camera 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of black and white camera film (HS 370296)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370296 (the code used for black and white camera 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 black and white camera film (HS 370296)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370296 (the code used for black and white camera 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 Black and white camera film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370296 for Black and white camera 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 black and white camera film in Brazil?
In Brazil, black and white camera film (HS 370296) is classified under NCM 3702.96.00.