Heading · Chapter 37
3703: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed
3 subheadings make up heading 3703 in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA 2.8% – 3.7% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
Canada Free – 6.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 4.9% 
Mexico Free – 10% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.1% 
Brazil Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 10.5% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 14 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Taiwan 2% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 2% – 6.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 5% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$114kUS$114k+US$925k+US$4m+> US$19m
Exports: 107
- Netherlands: US$212m
- China: US$61m
- Germany: US$19m
- Belgium: US$15m
- Japan: US$12m
- United Kingdom: US$12m
- United States: US$9m
- South Korea: US$6m
- France: US$5m
- Italy: US$4m
- Poland: US$3m
- Czechia: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Hungary: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- Türkiye: US$1m
- Denmark: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$988k
- Austria: US$925k
- Slovakia: US$744k
- Australia: US$559k
- Brazil: US$542k
- Greece: US$524k
- Thailand: US$492k
- Portugal: US$487k
- Taiwan: US$479k
- India: US$445k
- Egypt: US$390k
- Finland: US$363k
- North Macedonia: US$359k
- South Africa: US$298k
- Bulgaria: US$276k
- Lithuania: US$275k
- Slovenia: US$226k
- Kazakhstan: US$225k
- Croatia: US$217k
- Israel: US$214k
- Guatemala: US$190k
- Vietnam: US$155k
- Indonesia: US$151k
- Chile: US$121k
- Serbia: US$114k
- Mexico: US$76k
- Latvia: US$55k
- Fiji: US$45k
- Albania: US$37k
- Belize: US$28k
- Ireland: US$26k
- Saudi Arabia: US$22k
- Estonia: US$22k
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$20k
- Canada: US$19k
- Sri Lanka: US$17k
- Philippines: US$15k
- Luxembourg: US$13k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$324kUS$324k+US$2m+US$5m+> US$13m
Imports: 192
- Germany: US$46m
- United States: US$27m
- Belgium: US$22m
- India: US$18m
- Italy: US$15m
- United Arab Emirates: US$13m
- Poland: US$13m
- Brazil: US$12m
- Japan: US$11m
- Indonesia: US$11m
- France: US$9m
- China: US$9m
- Spain: US$9m
- Mexico: US$7m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- Austria: US$6m
- Hungary: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$6m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- South Korea: US$5m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Czechia: US$4m
- Taiwan: US$4m
- Thailand: US$4m
- Greece: US$4m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Canada: US$3m
- Philippines: US$3m
- Macao SAR China: US$3m
- Chile: US$3m
- Peru: US$3m
- Australia: US$3m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$3m
- Kazakhstan: US$3m
- Colombia: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- Israel: US$3m
- Morocco: US$2m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$2m
- Malaysia: US$2m
- Bangladesh: US$2m
- Singapore: US$2m
- Pakistan: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Sweden: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Finland: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Tanzania: US$2m
- Dominican Republic: US$2m
- Azerbaijan: US$2m
- Cambodia: US$2m
- Nigeria: US$2m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Ecuador: US$1m
- Belarus: US$1m
- Ethiopia: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | US$212m | 54.9% |
| 2 |  China | US$61m | 15.8% |
| 3 |  Germany | US$19m | 4.9% |
| 4 |  Belgium | US$15m | 3.8% |
| 5 | Japan | US$12m | 3.2% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$12m | 3% |
| 7 | United States | US$9m | 2.3% |
| 8 |  South Korea | US$6m | 1.7% |
| 9 |  France | US$5m | 1.2% |
| 10 |  Italy | US$4m | 0.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | US$46m | 11.9% |
| 2 | United States | US$27m | 6.9% |
| 3 | Belgium | US$22m | 5.6% |
| 4 |  India | US$18m | 4.6% |
| 5 | Italy | US$15m | 3.9% |
| 6 |  United Arab Emirates | US$13m | 3.3% |
| 7 |  Poland | US$13m | 3.3% |
| 8 | Brazil | US$12m | 3.1% |
| 9 | Japan | US$11m | 3% |
| 10 |  Indonesia | US$11m | 2.8% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3703 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3703 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3703 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3703 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.8% and 3.7% (average 3.4%).
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3703 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3703 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 2.1%). 5 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3703 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12.6%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3703 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 12.6% (average 4.5%). 9 of them are duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3703 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3703 into 10 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3703 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3703 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3703 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 3703 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3703 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3703 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 6.5% (average 5%).
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3703 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 20%.
World trade in heading 3703 goods reached US$386m in 2024, down 13.9% on 2023.
The Netherlands was the largest exporter with 54.9% of the total, ahead of China.
Germany imported the most (US$46m).
The United Kingdom ranked 6th among 107 exporters with US$12m.
The United Kingdom imported US$4m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed?
Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed fall under HS heading 3703, part of chapter 37, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on photographic paper, paperboard and textiles… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3703 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 paper, paperboard and textiles… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3703 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most photographic paper, paperboard and textiles…?
The Netherlands, with US$212m in 2024 (54.9% of world exports).