HS Heading 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
5 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 37 (Photographic or cinematographic goods). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37011000 | Photographic Plates... For X-Ray, In The Flat, Unexposed | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 33.63% |
| 37012000 | Instant Print Flat Film, Unexposed | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 37013000 | Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 45.88% |
| 37019100 | PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES..., IN THE FLAT FOR COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY, UNEXPOSED | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 37019900 | Photographic plates and film, in the flat (excl. for colour), unexposed | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 2,602,677,498 (2,238,852 kg) under this heading, across 5 of its 5 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 | 104,188 kg | BDT 234,802,984 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 149,270 kg | BDT 374,684,288 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 594,920 kg | BDT 466,295,937 |
| March 2026 | 4 | 511,519 kg | BDT 676,095,319 |
| April 2026 | 4 | 369,459 kg | BDT 506,819,168 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 509,496 kg | BDT 343,979,802 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 37011000 — Photographic Plates... For X-Ray, In The Flat, Unexposed — BDT 210,193,760
- 37013000 — Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm — BDT 133,761,412
- 37019100 — PHOTOGRAPHIC PLATES..., IN THE FLAT FOR COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY, UNEXPOSED — BDT 12,315
- 37019900 — Photographic plates and film, in the flat (excl. for colour), unexposed — BDT 12,315
Bonded imports. A further BDT 107,152,522 (53,684 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 4.0% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.