Product classification
HS code for Medical X-ray film: 3701.10
Photographic plates and film, for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Classification of medical X-ray film under HS 3701.10
Medical X-ray film is classified under HS code 3701.10 because it consists of photographic plates and film in the flat, which are sensitised and unexposed. This specific code is dedicated to film used for X-ray applications. The classification depends on the film being "in the flat" (sheets) rather than in rolls, and it must be made of materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles, typically using a plastic base like polyester. The sensitised emulsion is designed to react to X-ray radiation or to light emitted by intensifying screens used in medical radiography. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 37 covers photographic or cinematographic goods, and the 3701.10 subheading provides a specific carve-out for X-ray film in flat formats, distinguishing it from general photographic film used in consumer or industrial photography. The technical requirement for this code is that the film must be unexposed at the time of import; once exposed and developed, the classification shifts to other headings. This code is essential for medical supply chains, ensuring that diagnostic imaging materials are tracked separately from standard photographic supplies.
- Covers
- Flat medical X-ray film sheets
- Dental X-ray plates (unexposed)
- Radiographic film for medical diagnosis
- Sensitised unexposed plates for X-ray imaging
- Mammography film in sheet form
- Also under 3701.10
- Kodak Carestream X-ray Film
- Fujifilm Medical X-ray Film
- Agfa HealthCare X-ray Film
- Konica Minolta X-ray Film
- Foma Medical X-ray Film
Codes often confused with 3701.10
Common mistake. Medical X-ray film is often misclassified under 3702.10, which covers X-ray film in rolls rather than flat sheets. It may also be confused with 9022.90, which covers parts and accessories for X-ray apparatus; however, the film itself is considered a photographic consumable of Chapter 37. Additionally, 3701.30 is sometimes used incorrectly, but that code is for other types of flat film with any side exceeding 255 mm.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370110 (the code used for medical X-ray film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370110 (the code used for medical X-ray film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 21% 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 370110, not only medical X-ray film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $73M 18% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $72M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $52M 13% of world exports
World total: $410M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $115M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $41M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 China $35M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $560M 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 medical X-ray film
Brazil splits HS 3701.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3701.10.10X-ray plates and film, sensitised on one side
- 3701.10.21Dental X-ray plates and film, double-sided
- 3701.10.29Other X-ray plates and film, double-sided
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about medical X-ray film
What is the HS code for Medical X-ray film?
The HS code for Medical X-ray film is 370110 (Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles). The HS code for medical X-ray film in flat, sensitised, and unexposed form is 3701.10.
How do I classify Medical X-ray film for customs?
Medical X-ray film is classified under HS code 370110 — Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can this code be used for industrial X-ray film?
While 3701.10 is broadly for X-ray film, industrial X-ray film in flat sheets is also typically classified here, though medical use is the primary driver for this specific subheading.
Which countries are the top exporters of medical X-ray film (HS 370110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370110 (the code used for medical X-ray film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($73M, 18% of world exports), Belgium ($72M) and the Netherlands ($52M). World exports came to about $410M, 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 medical X-ray film (HS 370110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370110 (the code used for medical X-ray film) in UN Comtrade data were India ($115M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($41M) and China ($35M). World imports came to about $560M, 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 Medical X-ray film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370110 for Medical X-ray 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 medical X-ray film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370110 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for medical X-ray film depends on the product's details: 3701.10.10 (X-ray plates and film, sensitised on one side), 3701.10.21 (Dental X-ray plates and film, double-sided), 3701.10.29 (Other X-ray plates and film, double-sided).