Heading · Section VI

3706: Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating soundtrack or consisting only of soundtrack

3706
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–6.5%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 0%–1.4%USA
  • US$5.1mWorld trade in 2024

Heading 3706 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 37, photographic or cinematographic goods.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 3706 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 3706 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 3 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 3706 into 5 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 25%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 3706 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.4%. 2 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 3706 goods worth US$5.1m (−21.9% year on year).

The largest exporter was Thailand (US$1.1m), followed by the United States.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$883.5k.

The United Kingdom ranked 4th among 68 exporters with US$323.8k.

The United Kingdom imported US$421.6k.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.4% Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 5 tariff lines USA Free – 1.4% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 0.5%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

3706 · US$5.1m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$13.7kUS$13.7k+US$62.8k+US$241.9k+> US$1m

Exports: 68
  1. Thailand: US$1.1m
  2. United States: US$1m
  3. Germany: US$333.8k
  4. United Kingdom: US$323.8k
  5. Singapore: US$317.2k
  6. China: US$241.9k
  7. Türkiye: US$216.3k
  8. France: US$175k
  9. Canada: US$167.7k
  10. Italy: US$141.4k
  11. Ireland: US$127.8k
  12. Netherlands: US$127.8k
  13. Mexico: US$100k
  14. Chile: US$68.8k
  15. South Africa: US$62.8k
  16. Japan: US$62.1k
  17. Malta: US$53k
  18. Australia: US$39.5k
  19. Spain: US$34.6k
  20. Poland: US$32.6k
  21. Indonesia: US$32.1k
  22. Austria: US$28.3k
  23. Switzerland: US$28.1k
  24. New Zealand: US$24k
  25. Belgium: US$22.5k
  26. Taiwan: US$18.3k
  27. Romania: US$16.6k
  28. India: US$16.1k
  29. Argentina: US$14.2k
  30. Czechia: US$13.7k
  31. South Korea: US$13.3k
  32. Sweden: US$12.4k
  33. Hong Kong SAR China: US$11.8k
  34. Portugal: US$11.8k
  35. Hungary: US$10.1k
  36. Jamaica: US$9.4k
  37. Pakistan: US$9k
  38. Israel: US$8k
  39. Colombia: US$4.8k
  40. Ghana: US$4.6k
  41. Kenya: US$4.5k
  42. Finland: US$4.1k
  43. Serbia: US$3.9k
  44. Honduras: US$3.8k
  45. Denmark: US$3.5k
  46. Norway: US$3.2k
  47. Cuba: US$3.1k
  48. Iran: US$3.1k
  49. Latvia: US$2.6k
  50. Brazil: US$2.1k
  51. United Arab Emirates: US$1.7k
  52. Malaysia: US$1.6k
  53. Slovakia: US$1.6k
  54. Ukraine: US$1.5k
  55. Costa Rica: US$1.1k
  56. Venezuela: US$900
  57. Bahamas: US$500
  58. Lithuania: US$500
  59. Luxembourg: US$200
  60. Greece: US$100

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Thailand US$1.1m 20.9%
2 United States US$1m 20.5%
3 Germany US$333.8k 6.6%
4 United Kingdom US$323.8k 6.4%
5 Singapore US$317.2k 6.2%
6 China US$241.9k 4.8%
7 Türkiye US$216.3k 4.3%
8 France US$175k 3.4%
9 Canada US$167.7k 3.3%
10 Italy US$141.4k 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$883.5k 17.4%
2 China US$655.9k 12.9%
3 United Kingdom US$421.6k 8.3%
4 Japan US$292k 5.7%
5 Malaysia US$183.5k 3.6%
6 Hong Kong SAR China US$171.6k 3.4%
7 France US$153.5k 3%
8 Australia US$150.6k 3%
9 Canada US$149.3k 2.9%
10 New Zealand US$129.2k 2.5%

Legal notes

Additional notes

1. In the case of sound films imported in two bands (the band bearing only the images and the band used for recording the sound), each band is to be classified in its appropriate heading.

2. The expression ‘newsreels’ (subheading 37069052) is to be taken to apply to films of length of less than 330 m, and depicting current events of a political, sporting, military, scientific, literary, folkloric, touristic, society, etc., nature.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating soundtrack or consisting only of soundtrack?

Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating soundtrack or consisting only of soundtrack fall under HS heading 3706, part of chapter 37, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on cinematographic film, exposed and developed in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3706 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 cinematographic film, exposed and developed in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3706 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 cinematographic film, exposed and developed?

Thailand, with US$1.1m in 2024 (20.9% of world exports).