HS Code 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods

Q: Is HS code 37 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 37 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 37 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 37?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 37.

What is HS Code 37

HS Code 37 covers Photographic or cinematographic goods. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section VI (Products of the chemical or allied industries). The two digits "37" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "37" belongs here.

Explore global 2026 latest import export trade data and shipment records for Photographic Goods on TradeInt global trade data platform

What does HS Code 37 Photographic or cinematographic goods Cover?

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

HS Code 3701

Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs

HS Code 3702

Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed

HS Code 3703

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed

HS Code 3704

Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

HS Code 3705

Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

HS Code 3706

Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track

HS Code 3707

Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale

Click any HS code above to see live 2026 latest Photographic Goods trade data including exporters, importers, and shipment volumes.

What HS Codes for Photographic Goods Do Not Cover

Chapter 37 covers photographic film, plates, paper, and chemical preparations for photography. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cameras and photographic equipment (hardware)

Chapter 90

Recorded media (DVDs, memory cards with content)

Chapter 85

Printed photographs (final output)

Chapter 49

General chemical reagents not specific to photography

Chapters 28, 29, 38

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Photographic Goods HS 37

HS Code 3701

HS Code 3702

Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed

HS Code 3703

Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed

HS Code 3704

Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

HS Code 3705

Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

HS Code 3706

Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track

HS Code 3707

Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale

HS Code 370110

Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles

HS Code 370120

Photographic plates and film; instant print film, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs

HS Code 370130

Photographic plates and film; in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 37?

HS code 37 covers Photographic or cinematographic goods, one of the chapter 37 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 37 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 37 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 37?