Product classification
HS code for 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 X-ray film under HS 3701.10
X-ray film is classified under HS code 3701.10. This classification falls within Chapter 37, which covers photographic or cinematographic goods. Heading 3701 is dedicated to photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, and unexposed, made of any material other than paper, paperboard, or textiles. Subheading 3701.10 is a specific provision for X-ray film. The classification logic requires that the film be in a "flat" format, typically sheets, and that it be sensitized to react to radiation but not yet exposed to light or X-rays. This film is used in medical, dental, and industrial radiography to capture images of the internal structure of objects or organisms. The HS system prioritizes the specific application (X-ray) over general photographic use, provided the physical requirements of the heading (flatness and sensitization) are met.
- Covers
- Medical X-ray film in sheets
- Dental X-ray film (flat)
- Industrial X-ray film for non-destructive testing
- Sensitized unexposed X-ray plates
- Radiographic film for veterinary use
- 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. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 3702.10. While both codes cover X-ray film, 3701.10 is for film in the flat (sheets), whereas 3702.10 is for film in rolls. Another potential error is using 9022.90, which covers X-ray accessories; however, sensitized film is specifically excluded from Chapter 90 and must be classified in Chapter 37. Additionally, if the film is already exposed, it moves to heading 3705.
Top exporters and importers of HS 370110 (the code used for X-ray film), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 370110 (the code used for 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 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 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 X-ray film
What is the HS code for X-ray film?
The HS code for 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 X-ray film in the flat (sheets) is 3701.10.
How do I classify X-ray film for customs?
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.
What if the X-ray film is in a roll?
If the X-ray film is provided in a roll rather than flat sheets, it should be classified under HS code 3702.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of X-ray film (HS 370110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 370110 (the code used for 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 X-ray film (HS 370110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 370110 (the code used for 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 X-ray film the same in all countries?
The base HS code 370110 for 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 X-ray film in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 370110 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for 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).