Photographic film in rolls — HTS 3702
Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed
Chapter 37 › Heading 3702
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3702 covers sensitized but unexposed photographic film supplied in rolls. The film may be made from materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles, and the heading also covers certain unexposed instant-print film in rolls. “Sensitized” means the film has a light-sensitive coating; “unexposed” means it has not yet been used to record an image.
This 4-digit heading is only a broad category, not the final classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the more detailed branches under heading 3702. Those branches commonly distinguish the film by its base or material, such as a photographic film base, and by its type or intended use, including whether it is instant-print film. Product specifications, packaging, and the applicable HTSUS text and notes determine the final choice.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is supplied in rolls, is sensitized, and is unexposed; exposed film or finished photographic prints may belong elsewhere.
- Identify the film base and construction from the manufacturer’s technical documentation, rather than relying only on marketing names.
- Check whether the product is instant-print film and whether it is a complete roll product or part of another photographic system.
- Read every indented description and any relevant chapter or section notes under heading 3702 before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the proposed classification with official HTSUS sources and, for uncertain products, obtain customs-broker or binding-ruling guidance.
HTS heading 3702 summary
Photographic film in rolls is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3702.10.00 👉 | For X-ray | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3702?
Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.