Product classification
HS code for Industrial film: 3702.43
Photographic film, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of industrial film under HS 3702.43
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3702.43
- Kodak Professional (specific wide formats)
- Fujifilm (graphic arts films)
- Ilford (specialized wide rolls)
Codes often confused with 3702.43
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370243 (the code used for industrial film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370243 (the code used for industrial film) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% 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 370243, not only industrial film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11M 49% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $2.3M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.2M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $23M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.3M 17% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $2.4M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Japan $1.9M 7.5% 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 codes for industrial film
Brazil splits HS 3702.43 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3702.43.10Graphic arts film, over 610 mm wide, 200 m or less
- 3702.43.20Polyester heliographic film, over 610 mm, to 200 m
- 3702.43.90Other unperforated film, over 610 mm, up to 200 m
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial film
What is the HS code for Industrial film?
The HS code for Industrial film is 370243 (Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)).
How do I classify Industrial film for customs?
Industrial film is classified under HS code 370243 — Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial film (HS 370243)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370243 (the code used for industrial film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11M, 49% of world exports), Belgium ($2.3M) and Germany ($2.2M). World exports came to about $23M, 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 industrial film (HS 370243)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370243 (the code used for industrial film) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.3M, 17% of world imports), South Korea ($2.4M) and Japan ($1.9M). 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 Industrial film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370243 for Industrial 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 industrial film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370243 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial film depends on the product's details: 3702.43.10 (Graphic arts film, over 610 mm wide, 200 m or less), 3702.43.20 (Polyester heliographic film, over 610 mm, to 200 m), 3702.43.90 (Other unperforated film, over 610 mm, up to 200 m).