# 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

> 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).

Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/3701
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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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

## 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).

- [3701.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/370110) For X-ray
- [3701.20](https://border.bot/hs-codes/370120) Instant print film
- [3701.30](https://border.bot/hs-codes/370130) Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255mm
- [3701.91](https://border.bot/hs-codes/370191) Other: For colour photography (polychrome)
- [3701.99](https://border.bot/hs-codes/370199) Other: Other

## What it doesn’t cover

Other goods of chapter 37 are classified in its other 6 headings, listed below.

- [37.02](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3702) Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed
- [37.03](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3703) Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed
- [37.04](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3704) Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed but not developed
- [37.05](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3705) Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film
- [37.06](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3706) Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track
- [37.07](https://border.bot/hs-codes/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 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 States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/37): 10 lines, used by 1 other country

- Previous heading: [36.06](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3606) Ferro-cerium and other pyrophoric alloys in all forms; articles of combustible materials as specified in Note 2 to this Chapter
- Next heading: [37.02](https://border.bot/hs-codes/3702) Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed

## 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.

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