Heading · Section VI

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 put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

3707
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–6%EU
  • 25%Türkiye
  • 0%–3%USA
  • US$6.6bnWorld trade in 2024

2 subheadings make up heading 3707 in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3707 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3707 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 2%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3707 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 25%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3707 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3% (average 0.8%). 3 of them are duty-free.

World trade in heading 3707 goods reached US$6.6bn in 2024, up 7.9% on 2023.

Japan was the largest exporter with 55.9% of the total, ahead of South Korea.

China imported the most (US$2.2bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 122 exporters with US$87.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$238.7m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2% Türkiye 25% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free – 3% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 0.8%

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.

Subheadings 2

World trade in 2024

3707 · US$6.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$106.4kUS$106.4k+US$3.4m+US$36.7m+> US$356.7m

Exports: 122
  1. Japan: US$3.7bn
  2. South Korea: US$723.4m
  3. United States: US$543.7m
  4. Taiwan: US$356.7m
  5. Belgium: US$248.5m
  6. China: US$233.8m
  7. Germany: US$170.5m
  8. Netherlands: US$108.2m
  9. France: US$102.1m
  10. United Kingdom: US$87.5m
  11. Spain: US$45.7m
  12. Hungary: US$36.7m
  13. Singapore: US$33.7m
  14. Italy: US$28.5m
  15. Vietnam: US$19.9m
  16. Poland: US$17.7m
  17. Mexico: US$16.9m
  18. Greece: US$13.3m
  19. Canada: US$12.1m
  20. Malaysia: US$11.9m
  21. Hong Kong SAR China: US$11.4m
  22. Austria: US$9.7m
  23. South Africa: US$7.9m
  24. India: US$6.9m
  25. Ireland: US$5.6m
  26. Czechia: US$5.6m
  27. Portugal: US$4.9m
  28. Türkiye: US$4.6m
  29. Thailand: US$4.2m
  30. Saudi Arabia: US$3.4m
  31. Lithuania: US$3.2m
  32. Australia: US$2.6m
  33. United Arab Emirates: US$2.4m
  34. Kazakhstan: US$1.8m
  35. Switzerland: US$1.7m
  36. Finland: US$1.5m
  37. New Zealand: US$1.5m
  38. Slovenia: US$1.3m
  39. Sweden: US$1.3m
  40. Estonia: US$1.2m
  41. Denmark: US$1.1m
  42. Brazil: US$1.1m
  43. Croatia: US$1m
  44. Romania: US$942.4k
  45. Israel: US$890.5k
  46. Slovakia: US$883.5k
  47. Bulgaria: US$468k
  48. St Barthélemy: US$466.4k
  49. Indonesia: US$451.2k
  50. Russia: US$380.3k
  51. Latvia: US$334.7k
  52. Serbia: US$302.4k
  53. Jordan: US$230.5k
  54. Iceland: US$212.7k
  55. Philippines: US$194.1k
  56. Norway: US$189.5k
  57. Luxembourg: US$153.4k
  58. Morocco: US$116.3k
  59. Costa Rica: US$115.2k
  60. Cyprus: US$106.4k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Japan US$3.7bn 55.9%
2 South Korea US$723.4m 11%
3 United States US$543.7m 8.2%
4 Taiwan US$356.7m 5.4%
5 Belgium US$248.5m 3.8%
6 China US$233.8m 3.5%
7 Germany US$170.5m 2.6%
8 Netherlands US$108.2m 1.6%
9 France US$102.1m 1.5%
10 United Kingdom US$87.5m 1.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2.2bn 33.2%
2 Taiwan US$1bn 15.4%
3 South Korea US$506.2m 7.7%
4 United States US$493.6m 7.5%
5 Germany US$330.8m 5%
6 United Kingdom US$238.7m 3.6%
7 France US$213m 3.2%
8 Netherlands US$149m 2.3%
9 Hong Kong SAR China US$121.2m 1.8%
10 Singapore US$106m 1.6%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use?

Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use fall under HS heading 3707, part of chapter 37, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on chemical preparations for photographic uses in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3707 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 chemical preparations for photographic uses in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3707 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most chemical preparations for photographic uses?

Japan, with US$3.7bn in 2024 (55.9% of world exports).