Product classification
HS code for Camera film: 3702.54
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of camera film under HS 3702.54
Camera film for color photography is classified under HS code 3702.54. This classification is part of Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. The code specifically applies to photographic film in rolls, which must be sensitized and unexposed. To meet the criteria for 3702.54, the film must be intended for color photography (polychrome), have a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm, and a total length not exceeding 30 meters. This typically encompasses the standard 35mm rolls used by hobbyists and professional photographers in analog cameras. The classification is determined by the physical dimensions and the chemical properties of the emulsion. Because the film is sensitized to light but has not yet been developed, it remains in heading 3702. Once the film is exposed and developed, it would transition to a different heading, such as 3705. The precision of this code helps customs distinguish between consumer-grade rolls and large-scale industrial or cinematographic bulk film.
- Covers
- Standard 35mm color negative film rolls (24 or 36 exposures)
- 120 format color film (if width is within 16mm-35mm parameters)
- Color infrared film in rolls
- Sensitized unexposed color film for still cameras
- Consumer-grade color reversal film (non-slide specific)
- Also under 3702.54
- Kodak Portra 400 (36 exp)
- Fujifilm C200 (24 exp)
- Lomography Color Negative 800
- Cinestill 800T (36 exp)
- Ilford XP2 Super (though B&W, it's C-41 process and fits the dimension)
Codes often confused with 3702.54
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3702.53, which is reserved specifically for slide film (transparency film). Additionally, black and white film is often incorrectly placed here, but it belongs under 3702.97 or 3702.98. Instant print film is another common error; it is classified under 3701.20 because it is considered "film in the flat" or a specialized instant print pack rather than a standard roll.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370254 (the code used for camera film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370254 (the code used for camera film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% 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 370254, not only camera film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $69M 55% of world exports
- 2 Germany $29M 23% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $7.2M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $126M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $25M 22% of world imports
- 2 China $21M 18% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $18M 16% of world imports
World total: $116M 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 camera film
Brazil splits HS 3702.54 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3702.54.1135 mm colour filmpacks (not slide), up to 30 m
- 3702.54.1235 mm non-slide colour film, 12/24/36 exposures
- 3702.54.19Other 35 mm non-slide colour film, up to 30 m
- 3702.54.91Colour filmpacks, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m
- 3702.54.99Other colour film, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about camera film
What is the HS code for Camera film?
The HS code for Camera film is 370254 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)).
How do I classify Camera film for customs?
Camera film is classified under HS code 370254 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for 35mm camera film?
The HS code for standard 35mm color camera film in rolls under 30 meters is 3702.54.
Is digital camera equipment included in this code?
No, this code is strictly for physical, chemical-based photographic film. Digital cameras and their memory cards are classified under Chapter 85.
Which countries are the top exporters of camera film (HS 370254)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370254 (the code used for camera film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 55% of world exports), Germany ($29M) and Hong Kong ($7.2M). World exports came to about $126M, 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 camera film (HS 370254)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370254 (the code used for camera film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($25M, 22% of world imports), China ($21M) and Hong Kong ($18M). World imports came to about $116M, 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 Camera film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370254 for 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 camera film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370254 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for camera film depends on the product's details: 3702.54.11 (35 mm colour filmpacks (not slide), up to 30 m), 3702.54.12 (35 mm non-slide colour film, 12/24/36 exposures), 3702.54.19 (Other 35 mm non-slide colour film, up to 30 m), 3702.54.91 (Colour filmpacks, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m), 3702.54.99 (Other colour film, over 16, under 35 mm, to 30 m).