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

HS v2022 Code: 3701

About 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

HS code 3701 covers a range of photographic materials, including plates, film, and instant print film. This industry plays a vital role in the broader photography and imaging sector, providing the essential raw materials for capturing and preserving visual information. As digital photography continues to evolve, the demand for these specialized photographic products remains strong, particularly in industries such as medical imaging, scientific research, and fine art photography.

Production process

The production of photographic plates and film under HS code 3701 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the base material, which can be made from a variety of non-paper, non-textile substrates, is coated with a light-sensitive emulsion. This emulsion, often containing silver halides, is what allows the material to capture and record images. The coated material is then cut and packaged into the desired formats, such as individual sheets or rolls of film.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 3701 items include the base substrate materials, such as plastic or glass, as well as the light-sensitive emulsion compounds. Specialized coating and cutting equipment is also necessary to manufacture these photographic products. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of chemical reagents and processing solutions to develop and stabilize the captured images.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 3701 industry are photographic plates, film, and instant print film. These materials are used in a variety of applications, including 3702 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, 3703 Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed, and 3704 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed.

Family tree for 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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/37'>37: Photographic or cinematographic goods</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3701'>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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3702'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3703'>3703: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3704'>3704: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3705'>3705: Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3706'>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/v2022/3707'>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/v2022/370110'>370110: Photographic plates and film; for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370120'>370120: Photographic plates and film; instant print film, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370130'>370130: Photographic plates and film; in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 225mm, of any materials other than paper, paperboard or textiles</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370191'>370191: Photographic plates and film; for colour photography (polychrome), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370199'>370199: Photographic plates and film; (for other than colour photography), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles</a>"]


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