HSN Codes · Chapter 37: Photographic and Cinematographic Goods

HSN 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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 3701

The first two digits (37) place this code in chapter 37 — Photographic and Cinematographic Goods. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Photographic film, plates, and chemical preparations for photographic use.

More specific codes under 3701

  • 370110 — 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 — for x-ray
  • 37011010 — 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 — for x-ray — medical
  • 37011090 — 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 — for x-ray — other
  • 370120 — 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 — instant print film
  • 37012000 — 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 — instant print film — instant print film
  • 370130 — Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm
  • 37013000 — Other plates and film, with any side exceeding 255 mm
  • 370191 — 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 — for colour photography (polychrome)
  • 37019110 — 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 — for colour photography (polychrome) — cinematographic film
  • 37019190 — 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 — for colour photography (polychrome) — other

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 3701 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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