Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)

HS v2017 Code: 370254

About photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)

HS code 370254 covers a specific type of photographic film used for color photography. This film is an essential component of the broader photographic industry, which plays a crucial role in various sectors, including media, entertainment, and documentation. The production and trade of this film contribute significantly to the global economy, facilitating visual communication and the preservation of memories and historical records.

Production process

The production of HS code 370254 photographic film involves a multi-step process. First, the base material, typically a flexible plastic substrate, is coated with light-sensitive emulsion layers. These layers contain silver halide crystals that react to light, enabling the capture of images. The film is then cut to the specified width and length, and carefully spooled onto rolls for packaging and distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 370254 photographic film include the plastic base material, light-sensitive emulsion chemicals, and specialized manufacturing equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of precisely controlling the production process to ensure consistent quality and performance of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 370254 is photographic film for color photography, which is used in a variety of applications, such as 370110 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, 370130 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, and 370290 Photographic film, sensitised, in rolls, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles. These films are essential for capturing and preserving visual information in various industries, including media, entertainment, and scientific research.

Revisions to 370254

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 370254. The most recent 1 version of this code (370254) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 370254 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/37'>37: Photographic or cinematographic goods</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3702'>3702: Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370254'>370254: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m, excluding film for slides (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370210'>370210: Photographic film; for x-rays, in rolls, sensitised and unexposed (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370231'>370231: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370232'>370232: Photographic film; in rolls, with silver halide emulsion, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370239'>370239: Photographic film; in rolls, (other than with silver halide emulsion and for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width not exceeding 105mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370241'>370241: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370242'>370242: Photographic film; in rolls, (other than for colour photography), sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370243'>370243: Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 610mm and of a length not exceeding 200m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370244'>370244: Photographic film; in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, without sprocket holes, of a width exceeding 105mm but not exceeding 610mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370252'>370252: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 16mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370253'>370253: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome) slides, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370255'>370255: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370256'>370256: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370296'>370296: Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length not exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370297'>370297: Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width not exceeding 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370298'>370298: Photographic film; other than for colour photography, in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 35mm (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)</a>"]

    

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