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
In plain English
This category covers chemical preparations used for photography, excluding varnishes, glues, and adhesives, as well as unmixed photographic products sold in measured portions or for retail. The items are divided based on whether they are sensitized emulsions or other chemical preparations. Sensitized emulsions are classified separately if they are put up in measured portions or in a form ready for retail sale. Other chemical preparations fall into the remaining category if they are also put up in measured portions or in a form ready for retail sale.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 37 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Digital memory cards (Chapter 85) vs. photographic film (Chapter 37) — sometimes mis-declared.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 37
- 3701 — Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of an…
- 3702 — Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material oth…
- 3703 — Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles; sensitised, unexposed
- 3704 — Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but…
- 3705 — Photographic plates and film; exposed and developed, other than cinema…
- 3706 — Cinematographic film; exposed and developed, whether or not incorporat…