Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

HS v2017 Code: 3704

About photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

HS code 3704 covers a diverse range of photographic materials, including plates, film, paper, paperboard, and textiles that have been exposed but not yet developed. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader photography and imaging sector, providing the essential raw materials and intermediary products required for the production of finished photographic outputs. As digital photography continues to evolve, the demand for these specialized photographic materials remains an important component of the global trade landscape.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under HS code 3704 typically involves a series of complex chemical and mechanical processes. This can include the coating of base materials, such as paper or plastic, with light-sensitive emulsions, as well as the exposure of these materials to controlled light sources to capture latent images. Subsequent development and fixing steps are often required to stabilize the exposed materials before they can be used in the final photographic process.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 3704 industry include a variety of raw materials, such as 3701 Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, 3702 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, and 3703 Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as various chemical compounds and solvents, are essential for the production and processing of these photographic materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 3704 industry are the exposed but undeveloped photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard, and textiles. These materials are then typically consumed by other industries, such as 3705 Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film and 3706 Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, which use these inputs to produce finished photographic and cinematographic products.

Family tree for photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/37'>37: Photographic or cinematographic goods</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3704'>3704: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3701'>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</a>"]
A --> D["<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>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3703'>3703: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3705'>3705: Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3706'>3706: Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3707'>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 for retail sale</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/370400'>370400: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles; exposed but not developed</a>"]


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