Product classification
HS code for Color slide film: 3702.53
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of color slide film under HS 3702.53
Color slide film is classified under HS code 3702.53. This classification is reserved for photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, specifically designed for color photography (polychrome) to produce slides (transparencies). The code further specifies the dimensions: the film must have a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm, and a length not exceeding 30 meters. This classification falls under Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. The logic follows the physical format (rolls), the chemical state (sensitized, unexposed), the intended output (slides), and the precise physical measurements required for standard consumer and professional photography.
- Covers
- 35mm E-6 process color reversal film
- 120 format color slide film (when slit to specific widths)
- Color transparency film for still cameras
- Chrome film rolls for slide projectors
- Professional color reversal film in 35mm rolls
- Also under 3702.53
- Kodak Ektachrome E100
- Fujifilm Velvia 50
- Fujifilm Provia 100F
- Lomography F2 400
Codes often confused with 3702.53
Common mistake. Color slide film is often misclassified under 3702.54, which is the code for color negative film (used for making prints). While both are 35mm color films, the chemical process and intended use (reversal vs. negative) distinguish them. It is also sometimes confused with 3701, which covers photographic film in flat sheets rather than rolls.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370253 (the code used for color slide film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370253 (the code used for color slide film) in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 54% 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 370253, not only color slide film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Austria $2.7M 54% of world exports
- 2 Japan $502K 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $394K 7.9% of world exports
World total: $5.0M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Austria $3.0M 54% of world imports
- 2 Germany $761K 14% of world imports
- 3 United States $363K 6.6% of world imports
World total: $5.5M 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 slide film
Brazil classifies color slide film under NCM 3702.53.00: HS 3702.53 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about color slide film
What is the HS code for Color slide film?
The HS code for Color slide film is 370253 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The specific HS code for color slide film in rolls, 16mm to 35mm wide and up to 30m long, is 3702.53.
How do I classify Color slide film for customs?
Color slide film is classified under HS code 370253 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include movie film?
Generally, no. Cinematographic film (movie film) is often classified under different subheadings of 3702, such as 3702.52 or 3702.9x, depending on the width and perforations.
Which countries are the top exporters of color slide film (HS 370253)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370253 (the code used for color slide film) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($2.7M, 54% of world exports), Japan ($502K) and Germany ($394K). World exports came to about $5.0M, 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 slide film (HS 370253)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370253 (the code used for color slide film) in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($3.0M, 54% of world imports), Germany ($761K) and the United States ($363K). World imports came to about $5.5M, 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 slide film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370253 for Color slide 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 slide film in Brazil?
In Brazil, color slide film (HS 370253) is classified under NCM 3702.53.00.