HS Code 370500: Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film

Q: Is HS code 370500 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 370500 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 370500 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 370500?

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 370500.

What is HS Code 370500

HS Code 370500 covers Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries · Chapter 37 — Photographic or cinematographic goods · Heading 3705 — Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 370500 Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film Cover?

Section VI

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

Chapter 37

Photographic or cinematographic goods

HS Code 3705

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

HS Code 370500

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

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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.

Top Trading Countries for Developed Photographic Plates HS 370500

Malaysia

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Taipei, Chinese

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Viet Nam

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Japan

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United States of America

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 370500?

HS code 370500 covers Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 37 (Photographic or cinematographic goods), Heading 3705, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 370500 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 370500 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 370500?