Product classification
HS code for Color roll film: 3702.31
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of color roll film under HS 3702.31
HS Code 3702.31 is designated for photographic film in rolls that has been sensitized but not yet exposed to light. This specific classification is reserved for color (polychrome) photography. A critical technical requirement for this code is that the film must not have sprocket holes (perforations) and its width must not exceed 105 mm. The Harmonized System distinguishes between film types based on their physical dimensions, the presence of perforations, and their chemical sensitivity. Because this film is \"sensitized,\" it contains a light-sensitive emulsion, typically silver halide, which reacts upon exposure to create a latent image. The \"unexposed\" status is vital, as exposed film falls under different headings. This code excludes products made of paper, paperboard, or textiles, which are classified elsewhere in Chapter 37. The classification ensures that industrial and consumer-grade photographic rolls are tracked accurately for trade statistics and duty applications.
- Covers
- Unexposed color film rolls for consumer cameras without perforations
- Sensitized color rolls for medical imaging equipment
- Industrial color film rolls under 105mm width
- Polychrome rolls for scientific recording
- Also under 3702.31
- Kodak Portra 120
- Fujifilm Provia 100F 120
- Lomography Color Negative 120
- CineStill 800T 120
Codes often confused with 3702.31
Common mistake. HS Code 3702.31 is frequently confused with 3702.52 or 3702.54. The primary difference lies in the \"sprocket holes.\" If the film has perforations along the edges for mechanical advancement in a camera, it cannot be classified under 3702.31. Additionally, if the film is wider than 105mm, it moves to 3702.41 or 3702.44. Another common error is confusing it with 3701.30, which covers photographic plates and film in the flat (sheets) rather than rolls. Importers must verify the physical width and the presence of sprocket holes before assigning this code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370231 (the code used for color roll film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370231 (the code used for color roll film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 52% 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 370231, not only color roll film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $8.5M 40% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.6M 21% of world exports
- 3 Sweden $2.4M 11% of world exports
World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $13M 52% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $1.3M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $1.2M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $25M 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 color roll film
Brazil classifies color roll film under NCM 3702.31.00: HS 3702.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about color roll film
What is the HS code for Color roll film?
The HS code for Color roll film is 370231 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for color roll film that is sensitized, unexposed, without sprocket holes, and not exceeding 105mm in width is 3702.31.
How do I classify Color roll film for customs?
Color roll film is classified under HS code 370231 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include black and white film?
No, black and white (monochrome) film is classified under different subheadings within 3702, such as 3702.32, depending on the emulsion type.
Which countries are the top exporters of color roll film (HS 370231)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370231 (the code used for color roll film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.5M, 40% of world exports), Germany ($4.6M) and Sweden ($2.4M). World exports came to about $21M, 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 color roll film (HS 370231)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370231 (the code used for color roll film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($13M, 52% of world imports), Hong Kong ($1.3M) and Denmark ($1.2M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 Color roll film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370231 for Color roll 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 color roll film in Brazil?
In Brazil, color roll film (HS 370231) is classified under NCM 3702.31.00.