HS Code for Silver halide film

Silver halide film is classified under HS code 3702.32 because it is a photographic film in rolls that has been sensitized with a silver halide emulsion. Chapter 37 of the Harmonized System covers photographic and cinematographic goods, and heading 3702 specifically addresses film in rolls that is unexposed and made of materials other than paper or textiles. The subheading 32 is applied to film that contains silver halides, lacks sprocket holes (perforations), and has a width not exceeding 105 mm. This classification is based on the chemical sensitivity of the emulsion and the physical dimensions of the roll, which distinguish it from larger industrial films or perforated movie film.

Products Included

• Black and white photographic roll film
• Silver halide sensitized medical imaging film
• Industrial X-ray film in rolls without perforations
• Microfilm in rolls under 105mm width
• Graphic arts film with silver halide emulsion

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 3701, which is reserved for photographic plates and film in the flat (sheets) rather than rolls. It is also confused with 3702.31, which covers silver halide film with a width exceeding 105 mm. Importers sometimes mistakenly use 3703, but that heading is strictly for photographic paper and textiles. Furthermore, digital or thermal films that do not utilize silver halide chemistry are excluded and typically fall under different subheadings or Chapter 85.

FAQ

What is the HS code for silver halide film?

The HS code for silver halide photographic film in rolls, unexposed and without sprocket holes (width ≤ 105mm), is 3702.32.

Does this code include digital camera sensors?

No, this code is strictly for physical photographic film with chemical emulsions. Digital sensors and memory cards are classified under Chapter 85.