Product classification
HS code for Large format roll film: 3702.56
Photographic film, for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of large format roll film under HS 3702.56
Large format roll film is classified under HS code 3702.56 because it meets the specific technical criteria defined within Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. To fall under this heading, the product must be a photographic film in rolls, sensitized with a chemical emulsion, and unexposed. The specific subheading 3702.56 is reserved for color (polychrome) photography. A critical technical requirement for this classification is the physical dimension of the film; the width must exceed 35mm. This distinguishes it from standard consumer 35mm film or smaller formats. The classification logic follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically focusing on the material composition (sensitized substrate) and the physical form (rolls). Furthermore, the substrate must be made of materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles, which are classified under heading 37.03. This code is essential for professional photography and industrial imaging sectors that utilize wide-gauge film for high-resolution captures.
- Covers
- Professional wide-format color roll film
- Aerial photography color film rolls
- Industrial color film exceeding 35mm width
- Technical polychrome film for large-scale reproduction
- Also under 3702.56
- Kodak Portra 800 (120 format)
- Fujifilm Provia 100F (220 format)
- Cinestill 400D (120 format)
- Ilford Delta 100 (120 format, B&W but illustrates format)
- AgfaPhoto Vista Plus 200 (120 format)
Codes often confused with 3702.56
Common mistake. This product is frequently confused with HS code 3701.30, which covers photographic plates and film in sheets rather than rolls. Another common error is using 3702.54, which is designated for color film with a width of 35mm or less. Additionally, if the film is for black and white (monochrome) photography, it must be classified under 3702.41 through 3702.44, depending on the specific width and length, rather than 3702.56.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370256 (the code used for large format roll film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370256 (the code used for large format roll film) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 35% 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 370256, not only large format roll film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.8M 29% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.5M 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.4M 26% of world exports
World total: $9.5M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $3.2M 35% of world imports
- 2 France $1.4M 15% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $738K 7.9% of world imports
World total: $9.3M 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 code for large format roll film
Brazil classifies large format roll film under NCM 3702.56.00: HS 3702.56 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 roll film
What is the HS code for Large format roll film?
The HS code for Large format roll film is 370256 (Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for large format roll film (color, unexposed, width > 35mm) is 3702.56.
How do I classify Large format roll film for customs?
Large format roll film is classified under HS code 370256 — Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), 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 film for movie production?
Yes, provided the film is in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, and exceeds 35mm in width, it falls under this category regardless of whether it is used for still or motion picture photography.
Which countries are the top exporters of large format roll film (HS 370256)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370256 (the code used for large format roll film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.8M, 29% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.5M) and the United States ($2.4M). World exports came to about $9.5M, 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 roll film (HS 370256)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370256 (the code used for large format roll film) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.2M, 35% of world imports), France ($1.4M) and Belgium ($738K). World imports came to about $9.3M, 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 roll film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370256 for Large format 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 roll film in Brazil?
In Brazil, large format roll film (HS 370256) is classified under NCM 3702.56.00.