Product classification
HS code for Black and white photo paper: 3703.90
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed.
Classification of black and white photo paper under HS 3703.90
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.
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 3703.90
- Ilford Multigrade RC Deluxe (B&W)
- Foma Fomabrom Variant
- Adox MCC 110
- Bergger Pancro 400 (paper)
- Kodak Professional BW400CN (paper)
Codes often confused with 3703.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370390 (the code used for black and white photo paper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370390 (the code used for black and white photo paper) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 370390, not only black and white photo paper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $17M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $12M 29% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.7M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $42M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $7.6M 18% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $3.5M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $2.0M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $43M 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 black and white photo paper
Brazil splits HS 3703.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3703.90.10Phototypesetting paper
- 3703.90.90Other monochrome photo paper, board and textiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about black and white photo paper
What is the HS code for Black and white photo paper?
The HS code for Black and white photo paper is 370390 (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed). 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 do I classify Black and white photo paper for customs?
Black and white photo paper is classified under HS code 370390 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of black and white photo paper (HS 370390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370390 (the code used for black and white photo paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($17M, 40% of world exports), China ($12M) and the United States ($2.7M). World exports came to about $42M, 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 photo paper (HS 370390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370390 (the code used for black and white photo paper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.6M, 18% of world imports), Indonesia ($3.5M) and Germany ($2.0M). World imports came to about $43M, 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 photo paper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370390 for Black and white photo paper 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 photo paper in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370390 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for black and white photo paper depends on the product's details: 3703.90.10 (Phototypesetting paper), 3703.90.90 (Other monochrome photo paper, board and textiles).