Heading · Chapter 37
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
5 subheadings make up heading 3701 in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3.9% 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA Free – 3.7% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 11 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
Brazil Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 7.1% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 18 tariff lines · average 7% 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 1% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 2% – 6.5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 14% Subheadings 5
- 3701.10Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised: for X-ray
- 3701.20Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised: instant print film
- 3701.30Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mmPhotographic plates and film, side over 255 mm
- 3701.91For colour photography (polychrome)
- 3701.99Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised: other, other
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$157kUS$157k+US$5m+US$34m+> US$402m
Exports: 124
- Japan: US$1.2bn
- China: US$921m
- Germany: US$578m
- Belgium: US$402m
- United States: US$340m
- Netherlands: US$166m
- South Korea: US$106m
- Singapore: US$104m
- Malaysia: US$77m
- Taiwan: US$61m
- Spain: US$39m
- Brazil: US$34m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$28m
- Mexico: US$25m
- United Kingdom: US$22m
- Czechia: US$19m
- Poland: US$17m
- Italy: US$16m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- France: US$15m
- Austria: US$13m
- Finland: US$12m
- India: US$11m
- Hungary: US$10m
- United Arab Emirates: US$9m
- Kazakhstan: US$7m
- Lithuania: US$6m
- Thailand: US$6m
- Latvia: US$6m
- Luxembourg: US$5m
- Sweden: US$5m
- Australia: US$5m
- Israel: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Denmark: US$3m
- Ireland: US$3m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Portugal: US$1m
- Russia: US$1m
- Serbia: US$817k
- Greece: US$790k
- Guatemala: US$706k
- Croatia: US$685k
- Peru: US$578k
- Canada: US$485k
- Colombia: US$475k
- New Zealand: US$451k
- Philippines: US$323k
- Chile: US$283k
- Armenia: US$256k
- El Salvador: US$209k
- Malta: US$179k
- Bahamas: US$175k
- Kenya: US$159k
- Sri Lanka: US$158k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$14m+US$61m+> US$194m
Imports: 196
- China: US$514m
- United States: US$362m
- Netherlands: US$251m
- Taiwan: US$239m
- Germany: US$237m
- South Korea: US$194m
- Belgium: US$135m
- Italy: US$125m
- France: US$123m
- India: US$119m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$106m
- Mexico: US$102m
- United Kingdom: US$101m
- Türkiye: US$99m
- Spain: US$99m
- Poland: US$96m
- Vietnam: US$86m
- Brazil: US$82m
- Russia: US$69m
- Malaysia: US$61m
- Bangladesh: US$50m
- Canada: US$49m
- Singapore: US$48m
- United Arab Emirates: US$46m
- Australia: US$42m
- Japan: US$38m
- Indonesia: US$36m
- Czechia: US$36m
- Thailand: US$32m
- Colombia: US$28m
- Pakistan: US$27m
- Austria: US$26m
- Israel: US$25m
- Switzerland: US$25m
- Hungary: US$24m
- Egypt: US$24m
- Greece: US$23m
- South Africa: US$22m
- Iran: US$22m
- Peru: US$20m
- Argentina: US$20m
- Romania: US$19m
- Ukraine: US$18m
- Sweden: US$17m
- Saudi Arabia: US$16m
- Portugal: US$16m
- Morocco: US$15m
- Chile: US$14m
- Algeria: US$14m
- Philippines: US$14m
- Denmark: US$13m
- Slovenia: US$13m
- Nigeria: US$13m
- Kazakhstan: US$13m
- Finland: US$13m
- Guatemala: US$12m
- Sri Lanka: US$12m
- Ecuador: US$12m
- Ireland: US$11m
- Serbia: US$11m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | US$1.2bn | 28.3% |
| 2 |  China | US$921m | 21.2% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$578m | 13.3% |
| 4 |  Belgium | US$402m | 9.2% |
| 5 | United States | US$340m | 7.8% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$166m | 3.8% |
| 7 |  South Korea | US$106m | 2.4% |
| 8 |  Singapore | US$104m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Malaysia | US$77m | 1.8% |
| 10 | Taiwan | US$61m | 1.4% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$514m | 11.8% |
| 2 | United States | US$362m | 8.3% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$251m | 5.8% |
| 4 | Taiwan | US$239m | 5.5% |
| 5 | Germany | US$237m | 5.4% |
| 6 | South Korea | US$194m | 4.5% |
| 7 | Belgium | US$135m | 3.1% |
| 8 |  Italy | US$125m | 2.9% |
| 9 |  France | US$123m | 2.8% |
| 10 |  India | US$119m | 2.7% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3701 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3701 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 3.9%). 2 of them are duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3701 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3701 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.7% (average 1.9%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3701 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 4 of them are duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3701 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 3.2%). 5 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3701 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 7 of them are duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3701 into 18 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 12.6% (average 7%). 8 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3701 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 5 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3701 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3701 covers 8 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3701 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3701 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3701 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3701 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3701 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 6.5% (average 5.8%).
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3701 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 20%.
World trade in heading 3701 goods reached US$4.4bn in 2024, up 3.6% on 2023.
Japan was the largest exporter with 28.3% of the total, ahead of China.
China imported the most (US$514m).
The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 124 exporters with US$22m.
The United Kingdom imported US$101m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for 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?
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 fall under HS heading 3701, part of chapter 37, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on photographic plates and film in the flat… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3701 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on photographic plates and film in the flat… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3701 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6.5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most photographic plates and film in the flat…?
Japan, with US$1.2bn in 2024 (28.3% of world exports).