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

HS v2022 Code: 3707

About 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

HS code 3707 covers a range of chemical preparations used in the photographic industry. These products play a crucial role in the development, processing, and preservation of photographic materials, enabling the creation and reproduction of visual media. As an integral part of the broader imaging and visual arts sectors, this industry supports a wide range of commercial, artistic, and scientific applications, contributing to the global economy.

Production process

The production of the chemical preparations covered under HS code 3707 typically involves a series of complex chemical processes. Manufacturers may utilize various techniques, such as mixing, blending, and formulation, to create the desired photographic solutions, developers, and other specialized products. The precise methods employed can vary depending on the specific product and its intended use within the photographic workflow.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 3707 products include a range of chemical compounds, such as developers, fixers, and stabilizers. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized equipment, such as mixing tanks, filtration systems, and packaging machinery, to ensure the quality and consistency of the final products. Additionally, the industry may consume various raw materials, including solvents, surfactants, and other additives, to achieve the desired chemical properties and performance characteristics.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 3707 are primarily chemical preparations and unmixed products used in photographic processes. These may include 3707 (Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations)) and 3707 Unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or for retail sale. The products generated under this code are often consumed by other industries, such as 3701 Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitized, unexposed, 3702 Photographic film in rolls, sensitized, unexposed, and 3704 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/37'>37: Photographic or cinematographic goods</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]

    A --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3703'>3703: Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3704'>3704: Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3705'>3705: Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film</a>"]
A --> H["<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>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370710'>370710: Photographic goods; sensitised emulsions, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/370790'>370790: 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</a>"]


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