Product classification
HS code for Cinema film: 3706.10
Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width of 35cm or more.
Classification of cinema film under HS 3706.10
Classification for cinema film under HS code 3706.10 is determined by the physical properties and the stage of production of the photographic material. Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System specifically addresses photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3706 is reserved for cinematographic film that has undergone both exposure to light and subsequent chemical development. This distinguishes it from raw film stock, which is classified under heading 3702, or film that has been exposed but not yet developed, which falls under heading 3704. The subheading 3706.10 is specifically designated for film with a width of 35 mm or more. This measurement is critical as it encompasses the standard formats used in professional cinema, including 35mm and 70mm prints. The classification applies regardless of whether the film contains a sound track. If a sound track is present, it may be optical or magnetic, and it may be integrated into the film strip or consist of a separate strip of developed film intended for synchronized playback. The primary criteria for 3706.10 are the width of the substrate and the completion of the development process, which makes the images visible and permanent for theatrical projection.
- Covers
- 35mm motion picture positive prints
- 70mm wide-format cinema film
- Developed 35mm negative film for cinema production
- Cinematographic film consisting only of a sound track (35mm or wider)
- Master copies and duplicate negatives on 35mm stock
- Also under 3706.10
- Warner Bros. 35mm film print
- Universal Pictures 70mm IMAX print
- Criterion Collection archival film
- Technicolor developed film
- Paramount Pictures 35mm print
Codes often confused with 3706.10
Common mistake. Cinema film is frequently misclassified under heading 3702, which covers unexposed photographic film. It is also often confused with heading 8523, which covers modern digital media such as hard drives, flash memory, or optical discs (DVDs/Blu-rays) containing movie files. While both 3706 and 8523 transport cinematic content, 3706 is strictly for physical, chemically developed film. Additionally, film narrower than 35mm (such as 16mm or 8mm) must be classified under 3706.90 rather than 3706.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370610 (the code used for cinema film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370610 (the code used for cinema film) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 370610, not only cinema film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $916K 33% of world exports
- 2 United States $679K 24% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $291K 10% of world exports
World total: $2.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $308K 18% of world imports
- 2 France $250K 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $235K 13% of world imports
World total: $1.8M 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 cinema film
Brazil classifies cinema film under NCM 3706.10.00: HS 3706.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cinema film
What is the HS code for Cinema film?
The HS code for Cinema film is 370610 (Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width of 35cm or more). The HS code for cinematographic film that is exposed, developed, and has a width of 35mm or more is 3706.10.
How do I classify Cinema film for customs?
Cinema film is classified under HS code 370610 — Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width of 35cm or more. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include digital cinema packages (DCP)?
No, digital cinema packages stored on hard drives or delivered via satellite are classified under heading 8523 as recorded media for sound or phenomena, not as photographic film.
Which countries are the top exporters of cinema film (HS 370610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370610 (the code used for cinema film) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($916K, 33% of world exports), the United States ($679K) and the United Kingdom ($291K). World exports came to about $2.8M, 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 cinema film (HS 370610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370610 (the code used for cinema film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($308K, 18% of world imports), France ($250K) and the United States ($235K). World imports came to about $1.8M, 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 Cinema film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370610 for Cinema 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 cinema film in Brazil?
In Brazil, cinema film (HS 370610) is classified under NCM 3706.10.00.