Product classification
HS code for Silver halide film: 3702.32
Photographic film, in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles).
Classification of silver halide film under HS 3702.32
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3702.32
- Ilford HP5 Plus 120
- Kodak T-Max 100 120
- Fujifilm Acros II 120
- Foma Fomapan 100 120
Codes often confused with 3702.32
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370232 (the code used for silver halide film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370232 (the code used for silver halide film) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 370232, not only silver halide film.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $5.9M 41% of world exports
- 2 Japan $2.7M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.3M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.5M 19% of world imports
- 2 Spain $2.8M 15% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.3M 13% of world imports
World total: $18M 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 silver halide film
Brazil classifies silver halide film under NCM 3702.32.00: HS 3702.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about silver halide film
What is the HS code for Silver halide film?
The HS code for Silver halide film is 370232 (Photographic film; in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)). The HS code for silver halide photographic film in rolls, unexposed and without sprocket holes (width ≤ 105mm), is 3702.32.
How do I classify Silver halide film for customs?
Silver halide film is classified under HS code 370232 — Photographic film; in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of silver halide film (HS 370232)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370232 (the code used for silver halide film) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($5.9M, 41% of world exports), Japan ($2.7M) and Germany ($1.3M). World exports came to about $15M, 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 silver halide film (HS 370232)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370232 (the code used for silver halide film) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.5M, 19% of world imports), Spain ($2.8M) and the United Kingdom ($2.3M). World imports came to about $18M, 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 Silver halide film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370232 for Silver halide 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 silver halide film in Brazil?
In Brazil, silver halide film (HS 370232) is classified under NCM 3702.32.00.