HS Chapter 37 — Photographic and cinematographic goods
Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14
HS Chapter
37
Chapter number
Section
VI
Section name
Typical duty
varies
By subheading & market
HS headings
3
4-digit headings
What Chapter 37 covers
Photographic plates, film, paper, chemicals and cinematographic goods.
Common HS headings in Chapter 37
- 3701 Photographic plates
- 3702 Photographic film
- 3703 Photographic paper
Classification notes
Whether film, paper or chemical determines the subheading.
Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 37
What Chapter 37 covers
Photographic plates, film, paper, chemicals and cinematographic goods.
Which products are classified under HS Chapter 37?
Common HS headings in Chapter 37 include: 3701 Photographic plates; 3702 Photographic film; 3703 Photographic paper.
How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 37 goods?
Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 37 products?
Whether film, paper or chemical determines the subheading.
Related HS chapters
Ch. 36 Explosives and pyrotechnics
Ch. 38 Miscellaneous chemical products
Ch. 90 Optical, photographic, measuring