Product classification
HS code for Graphic arts film: 3702.44
Photographic film, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of graphic arts film under HS 3702.44
Graphic arts film is classified under HS code 3702.44. This classification is found in Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3702 is specifically for photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, made of any material other than paper, paperboard, or textiles. Subheading 3702.44 is defined by specific physical dimensions: it must be in rolls, without sprocket holes, and have a width exceeding 105 mm but not exceeding 610 mm. Graphic arts film is used in the printing industry for creating high-contrast negatives or positives for offset, flexographic, or screen printing. The 'sensitized' nature means it is chemically treated to react to light, and 'unexposed' means it has not yet been used to capture an image. This code is critical for industrial printing suppliers who move large volumes of specialized film across borders.
- Covers
- Sensitized unexposed film in rolls for printing
- Graphic arts film without sprocket holes (width 105mm-610mm)
- High-contrast photographic film for offset printing
- Polyester-based graphic arts film
- Imagesetting film in rolls
- Technical photographic film for industrial graphics
- Also under 3702.44
- Kodak Portra (medium format rolls)
- Fujifilm Pro (medium format rolls)
- Ilford Delta (medium format rolls)
- Agfa Gevaert (graphic arts film)
Codes often confused with 3702.44
Common mistake. Graphic arts film is often misclassified under 3701.30, which covers photographic plates and film in the flat (not in rolls). It can also be confused with 3702.31 if the user does not account for the presence of sprocket holes; 3702.44 specifically excludes film with sprocket holes. Furthermore, if the film is wider than 610 mm, it would move to 3702.41. Accurate measurement of the roll width is essential for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370244 (the code used for graphic arts film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370244 (the code used for graphic arts film) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% 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 370244, not only graphic arts film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $224M 61% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $38M 11% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $25M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $143M 37% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $86M 22% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$53M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $388M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 graphic arts film
Brazil splits HS 3702.44 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3702.44.10Unperforated colour film, over 105 to 610 mm wide
- 3702.44.21Unperforated graphic arts film, over 105 to 610 mm
- 3702.44.22Acrylic PCB photopolymer film, over 105 to 610 mm
- 3702.44.29Other unperforated film, over 105 to 610 mm wide
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about graphic arts film
What is the HS code for Graphic arts film?
The HS code for Graphic arts film is 370244 (Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for graphic arts film in rolls, unexposed and without sprocket holes, with a width between 105mm and 610mm, is 3702.44.
How do I classify Graphic arts film for customs?
Graphic arts film is classified under HS code 370244 — Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the film is already exposed?
If the film has been exposed and developed, it would be classified under heading 3705, which covers photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film.
Which countries are the top exporters of graphic arts film (HS 370244)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370244 (the code used for graphic arts film) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($224M, 61% of world exports), Belgium ($38M) and South Korea ($25M). World exports came to about $365M, 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 graphic arts film (HS 370244)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370244 (the code used for graphic arts film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($143M, 37% of world imports), South Korea ($86M) and Taiwan (about $53M). World imports came to about $388M, 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 Graphic arts film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370244 for Graphic arts 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 graphic arts film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370244 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for graphic arts film depends on the product's details: 3702.44.10 (Unperforated colour film, over 105 to 610 mm wide), 3702.44.21 (Unperforated graphic arts film, over 105 to 610 mm), 3702.44.22 (Acrylic PCB photopolymer film, over 105 to 610 mm), 3702.44.29 (Other unperforated film, over 105 to 610 mm wide).