Photographic goods; chemical preparations other than sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use

HS code 370790 covers a diverse range of photographic chemicals and preparations, excluding sensitized emulsions. This industry plays a vital role in the broader photographic and imaging sector, providing essential materials and solutions for a wide array of applications, from professional photography to consumer imaging. The products within this code contribute to the continued development and innovation within the photographic industry, supporting both commercial and personal imaging needs.

The production of the goods covered by HS code 370790 typically involves the formulation and packaging of various chemical compounds. This may include the blending, mixing, and processing of raw materials such as solvents, preservatives, and other additives to create the desired photographic preparations. Precise control of the manufacturing process is crucial to ensure the quality, stability, and performance of the final products.

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 370790 include a range of chemical compounds, such as 380810 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, 290531 (Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)), and 290511 (Methanol (methyl alcohol)). Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery for the formulation, blending, and packaging of these photographic preparations are essential inputs for this industry.

The products covered by HS code 370790 are primarily used as inputs for the 370710 Photographic film and photographic paper, sensitised, unexposed, 370610 Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track, and 370590 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed industries. These photographic chemicals and preparations are essential for the development, processing, and preservation of various photographic media, supporting the broader photographic and imaging ecosystem.