3702.52.01.30 - Reversal color film

This HTS classification covers reversal color film in rolls, which has been sensitized but remains unexposed. Crucially, this film is designed for color photography and has a width that does not exceed 16 mm. Reversal film, also known as slide film, produces a positive image directly on the film itself, rather than a negative. The material of the film base can be various substrates other than paper, paperboard, or textiles, and it is specifically intended for capturing images in full color.

Within the broader category of photographic film, this HTS code distinguishes itself from other types of film based on its color reproduction characteristic (reversal color) and its specific width limitation. While siblings at this level might encompass other films or variations, this code is precisely for unexposed, reversal color film with a width of 16 mm or less. This specific dimensional criterion is a key factor in accurate classification, ensuring it is differentiated from wider films intended for different photographic applications.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification rests on the precise adherence of the product to the defined characteristics: being reversal color film, unexposed, and not exceeding 16 mm in width. Examples of goods falling under this category would include unexposed rolls of slide film intended for use in 16 mm cameras or smaller format film cartridges where the film width meets this specification and the intended output is a positive color image.