Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; (for other than colour photography, other than in rolls of a width exceeding 610mm), sensitised, unexposed

HS code 370390 covers a range of photographic materials, including paper, paperboard, and textiles, that are sensitized and unexposed for uses other than color photography. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader photographic and imaging sector, providing essential inputs for a variety of applications, from commercial printing to fine art photography.

The production of the materials covered under HS code 370390 typically involves the application of light-sensitive coatings to the base substrate, such as paper, paperboard, or textiles. This process, known as sensitization, is carried out in controlled environments to ensure the materials are properly exposed and prepared for their intended use. The specific techniques may vary depending on the type of photographic material being produced, but often include methods like dip coating, roller coating, or spray application.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 370390 materials include the base substrates (paper, paperboard, or textiles), light-sensitive chemicals, and specialized machinery for the sensitization process. Additionally, the industry may rely on other inputs such as binders, stabilizers, and various additives to enhance the performance and characteristics of the final products.

The materials produced under HS code 370390 are primarily used as inputs for a variety of photographic and imaging applications, including 370110 Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, 370120 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles, and 370210 Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles. These materials may also be used in the production of specialized printing and imaging products, as well as in the creation of fine art and archival-quality photographic prints.