3701Photographic 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:
感光性の写真用プレート及び平面状写真用フィルム（露光してないものに限るものとし、紙製、板紙製又は紡織用繊維製のものを除く。）並びに感光性の平面状インスタントプリントフィルム（露光してないものに限るものとし、まとめて包装してあるかないかを問わない。）
HS code 3701 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “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:”. This code has 5 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 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:) totaled ¥455M (YoY -21.8%), with a volume of 551 SM at about ¥825,617/SM. The top import sources are Germany (23.1%), United States of America (23.0%), People's Republic of China (16.9%). Exports totaled ¥19B (YoY +14.2%), with a volume of 465,193 SM at about ¥40,180/SM. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (24.1%), United States of America (19.4%), Taiwan (13.8%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥47B | 24.1% | 636,522 SM | ¥74,478/SM |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥38B | 19.4% | 1,591,596 SM | ¥23,975/SM |
| 3 | Taiwan | ¥27B | 13.8% | 28,898 SM | ¥942,333/SM |
| 4 | Netherlands | ¥15B | 7.8% | 1,271,387 SM | ¥12,022/SM |
| 5 | Republic of Korea | ¥13B | 6.4% | 149,440 SM | ¥84,499/SM |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | ¥1B | 23.1% | 1,828,869 SM | ¥736/SM |
| 2 | United States of America | ¥1B | 23.0% | 26 SM | ¥51,506,077/SM |
| 3 | People's Republic of China | ¥983M | 16.9% | 22 SM | ¥44,701,545/SM |
| 4 | Czech Republic | ¥946M | 16.2% | 706,101 SM | ¥1,340/SM |
| 5 | Belgium | ¥482M | 8.3% | 424,912 SM | ¥1,135/SM |
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