HS Code for Industrial film

Industrial film under HS code 3702.43 refers to photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, without sprocket holes. This specific subheading is designated for film with a width exceeding 610mm and a length not exceeding 200m. This classification is part of Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. The classification is determined by the physical dimensions of the roll and the fact that the material is sensitized to light or other forms of radiation (such as X-rays). This type of film is frequently used in industrial radiography, graphic arts, or large-scale technical imaging where high-resolution sensitized media are required. The absence of sprocket holes is a key technical feature that distinguishes it from cinema film, as industrial applications typically use friction-feed or vacuum-feed mechanisms rather than mechanical gears.

Products Included

• Large format X-ray film rolls
• Graphic arts film for offset printing
• Sensitized film for industrial radiography
• Phototypesetting film in wide rolls
• Technical imaging film for mapping

Common Misclassification

Industrial film is often confused with HS code 3920 or 3921, which cover standard plastic plates, sheets, and films. The defining difference is that 3702.43 must be sensitized (chemically treated to react to light). If the film is a simple protective plastic wrap or industrial stretch film, it belongs in Chapter 39. It is also sometimes confused with 3701, which covers photographic film in flat sheets rather than rolls. Finally, rolls exceeding 200m in length would move to 3702.41 or 3702.42.

FAQ

What is the HS code for industrial photographic film?

For rolls exceeding 610mm in width and up to 200m in length, the HS code is 3702.43.

Does this include digital imaging sensors?

No, digital sensors and electronic components are classified under Chapter 85; 3702.43 is strictly for chemical-based sensitized film.