Chapter · Chapter 37 · Section VI, Products of the chemical or allied industries
HS 37Photographic or cinematographic goods
- Customs duty
- 10%
- 100 tariff items
- Import policy
- Free
- Export policy
- Free
- Unit
- Varies
Search codesRates as on 19 Oct 2026
Codes under this chapter
7 codes. Duty and GST are set on the 8-digit tariff items; open the one that describes your goods.
| Code | Description | Customs duty | GST now | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10% | 5% or 18% | kg or m² |
| 3702 | Photographic film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paper-board or textiles; instant print film in rolls, sensitised, unexposed | 10% | 18% | Varies |
| 3703 | Photographic paper, paperboard and textiles, sensitised, unexposed | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3704 | Photographic plates, film, paper, paper board and textiles, exposed but not developed | 10% | 18% | kg |
| 3705 | Photographic plates and film, exposed and developed, other than cinematographic film | 10% | 5% | kg |
| 3706 | Cinematographic film, exposed and developed, whether or not incorporating sound track or consisting only of sound track | 10% | 5% or 18% | metres |
| 3707 | Chemical preparations for photographic uses (other than varnishes, glues, adhesives and similar preparations); unmixed products for photographic uses, put up in measured portions or put up for retail sale in a form ready for use | 10% | 18% | kg |
Importing into India
Duty is set on each 8-digit tariff item: open one of the codes above. Basic customs duty across its 100 tariff items: 10%. The rules below cover this whole code.
Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty in force
- Countervailing duty on goods from China and Taiwan: Nil to USD 1.16 per square metre, by origin and producer (until 26 Jun 2030). Digital Offset Printing Plates. 05/2025-CVD
- Anti-dumping duty on goods from China, Malaysia and Taiwan: USD 159–1,568 per tonne, by origin and producer (until 3 Aug 2030). Black Toner in powder form. 26/2025-ADD
- Anti-dumping duty on goods from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam: Nil to USD 0.77 per square metre, by origin and producer (until 25 Dec 2029). Digital Offset Printing Plates. 28/2024-ADD
Charged on top of the duty above, only on goods from the countries named.
Import policy (DGFT ITC(HS)) of its tariff items
- Free: 100 tariff items
Exporting from India
Export duty
Nil. The Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act does not list these goods, so no export duty is charged.
Export policy (DGFT ITC(HS) Schedule 2) of its tariff items
- Free: 100 tariff items
Nearby codes
Sources
- GSTN HSN code masterChecked 13 Oct 2026
- DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policyChecked 9 Oct 2026
- GST rate per HSN (archived GSTZen extract)Checked 29 Sep 2026
- Customs Tariff of India (First Schedule): sections, chapters, notes and statutory BCDChecked 19 Oct 2026
- BIS compulsory certification: products and Quality Control OrdersChecked 18 Oct 2026
- Anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duties in force (India)Checked 19 Oct 2026
- India's export duty (Second Schedule to the Customs Tariff Act and notifications 27/2011, 55/2022, 22/2024)Checked 18 Oct 2026
For information, not a customs ruling. Only notifications published in the Gazette have legal force; confirm the duty with your customs broker or ICEGATE before you price a deal.