Product classification
HS code for Movie film: 3706.90
Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm.
Classification of movie film under HS 3706.90
Movie film that has been exposed and developed is classified under HS code 3706.90 when the width of the film is less than 35mm. This classification falls under Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3706 specifically deals with cinematographic film that is no longer in its raw, unexposed state. The subheading 3706.90 is a specific designation for smaller formats, such as 16mm, 8mm, or Super 8 film. The classification applies whether the film contains a sound track or consists only of a sound track. The key criteria for this code are that the film must have undergone chemical processing (development) after exposure to light or images. This distinguishes it from raw stock used by filmmakers. The material composition is typically cellulose acetate or polyester, but the classification is driven by the state of the film (exposed/developed) and its physical dimensions.
- Covers
- Developed 16mm motion picture film
- Developed 8mm and Super 8 movie film
- Cinematographic film strips less than 35mm wide
- Exposed and developed educational film loops
- Developed film containing only sound tracks (under 35mm)
- Also under 3706.90
- Kodak Super 8 developed film
- Fuji 16mm developed film
- Bolex 8mm home movie
- National Film Board of Canada archival 16mm
- Agfa 8mm developed film
Codes often confused with 3706.90
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying this product under 3706.10, which is reserved for film with a width of 35mm or more. Another common misclassification is 3702, which covers unexposed photographic film in rolls. If the film has been exposed but not yet developed, it should be classified under 3704.00. Furthermore, digital media containing movies, such as DVDs or hard drives, are classified under 8523 and should never be confused with physical cinematographic film.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370690 (the code used for movie film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370690 (the code used for movie film) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 370690, not only movie film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $942K 43% of world exports
- 2 France $367K 17% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $171K 7.9% of world exports
World total: $2.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $400K 22% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$302K 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $174K 9.7% of world imports
World total: $1.8M 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 code for movie film
Brazil classifies movie film under NCM 3706.90.00: HS 3706.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about movie film
What is the HS code for Movie film?
The HS code for Movie film is 370690 (Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm). For exposed and developed movie film with a width of less than 35mm, the HS code is 3706.90.
How do I classify Movie film for customs?
Movie film is classified under HS code 370690 — Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating a sound track or consisting only of sound track, of a width less than 35mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 3706.90 include unexposed film?
No, unexposed film is classified under heading 3702. HS code 3706.90 is strictly for film that has been both exposed and developed.
Which countries are the top exporters of movie film (HS 370690)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370690 (the code used for movie film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($942K, 43% of world exports), France ($367K) and Thailand ($171K). World exports came to about $2.2M, 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 movie film (HS 370690)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370690 (the code used for movie film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($400K, 22% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $302K) and the United Kingdom ($174K). World imports came to about $1.8M, 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 Movie film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370690 for Movie 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 movie film in Brazil?
In Brazil, movie film (HS 370690) is classified under NCM 3706.90.00.