Product classification
HS code for Large format black and white roll film: 3702.98
Photographic film, other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of large format black and white roll film under HS 3702.98
Large format black and white roll film is classified under HS code 3702.98. Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3702 specifically addresses photographic film in rolls, sensitized and unexposed, made of materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles. The classification further narrows down based on the film's chemical properties (color vs. black and white) and its physical dimensions. Subheading 3702.98 is reserved for black and white (other than color) film that exceeds 35mm in width. This classification is essential for professional photography and industrial imaging supplies where roll film is used in large format cameras or specialized technical equipment. The classification is determined by GRI 1, following the specific description of the roll film's width and sensitivity. The use of "other than for colour photography" in the description confirms its monochromatic nature, which is a primary factor in determining the correct subheading.
- Covers
- 120 and 220 format black and white roll film
- 70mm black and white aerial photography film
- Large format panoramic black and white roll film
- Technical and scientific black and white roll film exceeding 35mm
- Black and white film for large format roll-film backs
- Also under 3702.98
- Ilford Delta 400 (120 format)
- Kodak T-Max 100 (120 format)
- Foma Fomapan 200 (120 format)
- Rollei Retro 80S (120 format)
- Bergger Pancro 400 (120 format)
Codes often confused with 3702.98
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 3702.54, which is for color photographic film. It is vital to distinguish between monochromatic (black and white) and polychromatic (color) emulsions. Another error is using HS code 3701.30, which covers photographic plates and film in sheets rather than rolls. If the film is in a roll format, it must stay within 3702. Additionally, film with a width of 35mm or less is classified under different subheadings like 3702.96 or 3702.97. Finally, if the material is paper-based rather than plastic or acetate, it should be moved to heading 3703.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370298 (the code used for large format black and white roll film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370298 (the code used for large format black and white roll film) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 370298, not only large format black and white roll film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $15M 43% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$7.4M 20% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $3.6M 10% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $6.4M 29% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.4M 20% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Taiwan* ~$2.6M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $22M 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 code for large format black and white roll film
Brazil classifies large format black and white roll film under NCM 3702.98.00: HS 3702.98 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about large format black and white roll film
What is the HS code for Large format black and white roll film?
The HS code for Large format black and white roll film is 370298 (Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for black and white photographic film in rolls with a width exceeding 35mm is 3702.98.
How do I classify Large format black and white roll film for customs?
Large format black and white roll film is classified under HS code 370298 — Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include X-ray film?
No, X-ray film in rolls is typically classified under HS code 3702.10, as it has a specific medical or industrial purpose defined at the beginning of the heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of large format black and white roll film (HS 370298)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370298 (the code used for large format black and white roll film) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($15M, 43% of world exports), Taiwan (about $7.4M) and the United States ($3.6M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 large format black and white roll film (HS 370298)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370298 (the code used for large format black and white roll film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.4M, 29% of world imports), Vietnam (about $4.4M) and Taiwan (about $2.6M). World imports came to about $22M, 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 Large format black and white roll film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370298 for Large format black and white 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 large format black and white roll film in Brazil?
In Brazil, large format black and white roll film (HS 370298) is classified under NCM 3702.98.00.