HS Code for Black and white photo paper

Black and white photo paper is classified under HS code 370390 because it meets the criteria for sensitised, unexposed photographic paper, paperboard, or textiles, specifically "for other than colour photography." This code encompasses materials designed to capture images through photographic processes but are not intended for colour reproduction. The description further specifies that it excludes paper "in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm," indicating that this subheading covers sheets or narrower rolls suitable for standard darkroom or printing applications. The sensitised nature means it has been treated with light-sensitive chemicals, making it ready for exposure and development, while "unexposed" confirms its raw, unused state. This precise definition ensures that only unexposed, black and white photographic paper, paperboard, or textiles within specified dimensions are categorised here.

Products Included

• Unexposed black and white photographic printing paper
• Darkroom paper for monochrome photography
• Baryta photographic paper (black and white, unexposed)
• Resin-coated (RC) photographic paper (black and white, unexposed)

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for black and white photo paper include colour photographic paper, which falls under different subheadings within HS 3703, such as HS 370310 for colour paper in rolls exceeding 610mm or HS 370320 for other colour paper. Unsensitised paper, which lacks the light-sensitive coating, would be classified as ordinary paper (Chapter 48) rather than photographic paper. Photographic film (HS 3701 or 3702) is also distinct due to its base material and typical application. Additionally, black and white photographic paper in rolls with a width exceeding 610mm would be classified under HS 370310, specifically for rolls of that dimension, rather than 370390.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Black and white photo paper?

The HS code for unexposed black and white photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm, is 370390.

How does HS 370390 differ from colour photographic paper?

HS 370390 is specifically designated for photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles "for other than colour photography," meaning it is intended for black and white image reproduction. Colour photographic paper, designed for full-colour images, is classified under different subheadings within HS 3703, such as HS 370310 or HS 370320, depending on its form and width.