3702.52.01 - Of a width not exceeding 16 mm

This HTS classification pertains to sensitized, unexposed photographic film in rolls, made from materials other than paper, paperboard, or textiles, specifically for color photography. The defining characteristic of this category is its width, which does not exceed 16 mm. This includes films commonly used in miniature cameras or for specialized applications where a narrow film format is required.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, note that other color photographic films at this level are categorized by different width and length specifications or are intended for slides. For instance, films of a width exceeding 16 mm but not exceeding 35 mm are classified elsewhere, as are films wider than 35 mm. This specific sub-heading isolates the narrow-width films, ensuring distinct treatment based on physical dimensions critical for manufacturing and application.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to differentiate based on film type. The subcategories "Reversal color film" and "Other" allow for more granular categorization, enabling importers and exporters to accurately specify the exact nature of the color film. Reversal film, for example, is intended to produce positive transparencies directly, a functional distinction from other types of color photographic films that may produce negatives.