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

HS v2022 Code: 370191

About 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

HS code 370191 covers a crucial component of the photographic industry - sensitized, unexposed photographic plates and film for color photography. This industry plays a vital role in the broader imaging and visual media sectors, enabling the capture and preservation of visual information across a wide range of applications, from professional photography to consumer-level imaging. The global trade in these specialized photographic materials is an important part of the overall import/export economy.

Production process

The production of photographic plates and film covered under HS code 370191 involves several key steps. First, the base material, which can be a variety of non-paper, non-textile substrates, is coated with light-sensitive emulsions. These emulsions typically contain silver halide crystals that undergo chemical changes when exposed to light, forming the latent image. The coated material is then cut and packaged to specific size requirements, ensuring the final product meets the criteria of having no side exceeding 255mm.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the photographic materials in this HS code include the base substrate material, light-sensitive emulsion chemicals (such as silver halides), and specialized coating and cutting equipment. Manufacturers in this industry must also have access to high-quality water, precise temperature and humidity controls, and clean room environments to ensure the integrity of the light-sensitive materials.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is sensitized, unexposed photographic plates and film for color photography. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 370110 Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, 370120 Instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs, and 370130 Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with any side exceeding 255 mm, which utilize these specialized photographic inputs for their own production processes.

Revisions to 370191

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 370191. The most recent 1 version of this code (370191) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 370191.

Family tree for 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

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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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