Product classification

HS code for Wide format photo paper: 3703.10

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm.

Classification of wide format photo paper under HS 3703.10

Wide format photo paper is classified under HS code 3703.10. This heading covers photographic paper, paperboard, and textiles that are sensitized and unexposed. The subheading 3703.10 is specifically for these materials when they are presented in rolls with a width exceeding 610 mm. This large-format paper is typically used in professional printing labs, architectural plotting, and high-end advertising displays. The classification depends entirely on the presence of a light-sensitive emulsion; if the paper is coated for inkjet or laser printing but does not contain silver salts or other sensitized chemicals for traditional photographic development, it would be classified in Chapter 48. The distinction between 3703.10 and other subheadings in 3703 often depends on the width of the roll and whether the paper is intended for color or black-and-white photography. For 3703.10, the width is the primary determinant. This code is essential for monitoring the trade of traditional silver-halide photographic materials, which have seen a decline in the digital age but remain vital for high-end archival work and specific industrial imaging. Importers must provide technical data sheets to prove the paper is sensitized to light to avoid being reclassified into standard paper categories which may have different duty rates.

Covers
  • Large format silver-halide paper rolls
  • Sensitized paper for architectural blueprints
  • Professional color photo paper (>610mm)
  • Black and white sensitized paper rolls
  • Sensitized photographic textiles in wide rolls
Also under 3703.10
  • Fujifilm Crystal Archive (wide rolls)
  • Kodak Professional Endura (wide rolls)
  • Ilford Galerie (large format)
  • Hahnemühle Photo Rag (wide rolls)

Codes often confused with 3703.10

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is 4810 or 4811, which cover coated papers for digital printing. Another error is 3703.20, which is for smaller rolls or sheets specifically for color photography.

48.10Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size48.11Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 48103703.20Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; for colour photography (polychrome), (other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed

Top exporters and importers of HS 370310 (the code used for wide format photo paper), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370310 (the code used for wide format photo paper) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 20% 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 370310, not only wide format photo paper.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $31M
  2. 2 China $18M
  3. 3 Switzerland $1.5M

World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Brazil $7.9M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$5.4M
  3. 3 Austria $4.1M

World total: $40M 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 codes for wide format photo paper

Brazil splits HS 3703.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 3703.10.10Colour photo media in rolls over 610 mm wide
  • 3703.10.21Heliographic paper rolls, width over 610 mm
  • 3703.10.29Other monochrome photo media, rolls over 610 mm

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wide format photo paper

What is the HS code for Wide format photo paper?

The HS code for Wide format photo paper is 370310 (Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm). The HS code for sensitized, unexposed photographic paper in rolls wider than 610mm is 3703.10.

How do I classify Wide format photo paper for customs?

Wide format photo paper is classified under HS code 370310 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 610mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is inkjet photo paper included here?

Generally, no. Inkjet paper is not "sensitized" in the photographic sense (light-reactive) and is usually classified under heading 4810 or 4811.

Which countries are the top exporters of wide format photo paper (HS 370310)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370310 (the code used for wide format photo paper) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($31M, 56% of world exports), China ($18M) and Switzerland ($1.5M). World exports came to about $55M, 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 wide format photo paper (HS 370310)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 370310 (the code used for wide format photo paper) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($7.9M, 20% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $5.4M) and Austria ($4.1M). World imports came to about $40M, 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 Wide format photo paper the same in all countries?

The base HS code 370310 for Wide format photo paper 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 wide format photo paper in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 370310 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for wide format photo paper depends on the product's details: 3703.10.10 (Colour photo media in rolls over 610 mm wide), 3703.10.21 (Heliographic paper rolls, width over 610 mm), 3703.10.29 (Other monochrome photo media, rolls over 610 mm).