HS heading 37.01: 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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Key facts
- Heading
- 37.01
- Description
- 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
- Chapter
- 37: Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Subheadings
- 5
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 37.01 covers 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. It is in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). It is split into 5 subheadings: 3701.10 (for X-ray), 3701.20 (instant print film), 3701.30 (other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255mm), 3701.91 (other, for colour photography (polychrome)) and 3701.99 (other, other). National tariff lines under heading 37.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 37.01 covers 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.
It is split into 5 subheadings: 3701.10 (for X-ray), 3701.20 (instant print film), 3701.30 (other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255mm), 3701.91 (other, for colour photography (polychrome)) and 3701.99 (other, other).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 37 are classified in its other 6 headings, listed below.
- 37.02Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed
- 37.03Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed
- 37.04Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
- 37.05Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
- 37.06Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
- 37.07Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use
How it is structured
Heading 37.01 is one of 7 headings in chapter 37. Its first two digits, 37, are the chapter; the next two, 01, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (3701.10, 3701.20, 3701.30).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 37.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States10 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 37.01 cover?
HS heading 37.01 covers 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.
Which chapter is HS heading 37.01 in?
HS heading 37.01 is in chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods).
How many subheadings does HS heading 37.01 have?
HS heading 37.01 has 5 subheadings: 3701.10 (for X-ray), 3701.20 (instant print film), 3701.30 (other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255mm), 3701.91 (other, for colour photography (polychrome)) and 3701.99 (other, other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 37.01?
National tariff lines under heading 37.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.