Product classification

HS code for Large format photographic paper: 3703.10

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm.

Classification of large format photographic paper under HS 3703.10

Large format photographic paper is classified under HS code 3703.10. This code is part of Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. The classification specifically applies to photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles that are sensitised and unexposed. The 'large format' distinction is defined by the physical form and dimensions: the material must be in rolls with a width exceeding 610 mm. Sensitisation typically involves a coating of silver halides or other light-sensitive chemicals that react when exposed to light. This product is primarily used in professional photography, wide-format printing, and industrial imaging. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the paper is intended for color or black-and-white photography, provided it meets the width and 'unexposed' criteria. Once the paper is exposed or developed, it moves to different headings within the same chapter.

Covers
  • Sensitised silver halide paper in rolls >610mm
  • Unexposed wide-format photographic paper
  • Sensitised paperboard for professional photo printing
  • Large format sensitised textiles for artistic photography
  • Rolls of sensitised paper for aerial photography
Also under 3703.10
  • Fujifilm Crystal Archive (wide rolls)
  • Kodak Professional Endura (wide rolls)
  • Ilford Galerie (large format)
  • Hahnemühle Photo Rag (wide rolls)

Codes often confused with 3703.10

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3703.20, which covers sensitised paper in rolls with a width of 610 mm or less. It is also often confused with HS code 4811, which covers various types of coated paper; however, if the paper is chemically sensitised for photography, Chapter 37 takes precedence over Chapter 48. Another error involves HS code 3701, which is reserved for photographic plates and film in the flat, rather than paper or textiles in rolls. Finally, digital inkjet paper (non-sensitised) is often wrongly placed here; it belongs in 4810 or 4811.

3703.20Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed48.11Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 481037.01Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs48.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size

Top exporters and importers of HS 370310 (the code used for large format photographic paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370310 (the code used for large format photographic paper) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 20% 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 370310, not only large format photographic paper.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $31M
  2. 2 China $18M
  3. 3 Switzerland $1.5M

World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $7.9M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$5.4M
  3. 3 Austria $4.1M

World total: $40M 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. 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 large format photographic paper

Brazil splits HS 3703.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 3703.10.10Colour photo media in rolls over 610 mm wide
  • 3703.10.21Heliographic paper rolls, width over 610 mm
  • 3703.10.29Other monochrome photo media, rolls over 610 mm

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about large format photographic paper

What is the HS code for Large format photographic paper?

The HS code for Large format photographic paper is 370310 (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm). The HS code for large format photographic paper in rolls exceeding 610 mm in width is 3703.10.

How do I classify Large format photographic paper for customs?

Large format photographic paper is classified under HS code 370310 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can inkjet paper be classified under this code?

Generally, no. HS code 3703.10 is for chemically sensitised paper (like silver halide). Standard inkjet paper is not sensitised and is classified in Chapter 48.

Which countries are the top exporters of large format photographic paper (HS 370310)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370310 (the code used for large format photographic paper) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($31M, 56% of world exports), China ($18M) and Switzerland ($1.5M). World exports came to about $55M, 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 photographic paper (HS 370310)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 370310 (the code used for large format photographic paper) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($7.9M, 20% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $5.4M) and Austria ($4.1M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 photographic paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 370310 for Large format photographic paper 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 photographic paper in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 370310 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for large format photographic paper depends on the product's details: 3703.10.10 (Colour photo media in rolls over 610 mm wide), 3703.10.21 (Heliographic paper rolls, width over 610 mm), 3703.10.29 (Other monochrome photo media, rolls over 610 mm).