--- title: "HSN Code for Photographic or Cinematographic Goods | HSN Chapter 37 - BUSY" description: "Get accurate GST rates, HSN codes and case laws for Photographic or Cinematographic Goods (Chapter 37) with BUSY.in - your trusted source for HSN tariff details." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/" --- # HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods Photographic or cinematographic goods Part of [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/). ## Sub-chapters | Code | Title | GST rate | | --- | --- | --- | | 3701 | [Photographic plates & film, unexposed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3701/) | 5% | | 3702 | [Photographic film rolls](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3702/) | 18% | | 3703 | [Photographic paper](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3703/) | 18% | | 3704 | [Photographic plates & film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3704/) | 18% | | 3705 | [Textile extruding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3705/) | 5% | | 3706 | [Cinematographic film](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3706/) | 5% | | 3707 | [Photographic chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3707/) | 18% | ## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 37 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹169 Cr (+35.29% YoY) — 0.0046% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹1,981 Cr (+10.99% YoY) — 0.0325% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹1,812 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #58 of 97 chapters ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 12.26% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #91 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +35.76% in FY 2023-24 - Export growth (7Y): 2x (₹84.34 Cr to ₹168.79 Cr) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 37 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 84.34 | 0.0037% | — | 1,459.23 | 0.0406% | — | −1,374.89 | #93 | | FY 2019-20 | 79.34 | 0.0036% | −5.93% | 1,415.83 | 0.0421% | −2.97% | −1,336.49 | #93 | | FY 2020-21 | 72.49 | 0.0034% | −8.63% | 1,040.16 | 0.0357% | −26.53% | −967.67 | #93 | | FY 2021-22 | 83.71 | 0.0027% | +15.48% | 1,515.66 | 0.0331% | +45.71% | −1,431.95 | #93 | | FY 2022-23 | 91.90 | 0.0025% | +9.78% | 1,686.08 | 0.0293% | +11.24% | −1,594.18 | #93 | | FY 2023-24 | 124.76 | 0.0034% | +35.76% | 1,784.79 | 0.0318% | +5.85% | −1,660.03 | #92 | | FY 2024-25 | 168.79 | 0.0046% | +35.29% | 1,980.89 | 0.0325% | +10.99% | −1,812.10 | #91 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 12.26%/yr, imports 5.23%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 37 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 12.26% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Chapter 37 have grown at a compound annual rate of 12.26% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹84.34 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹168.79 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Chapter 37 ranked #91 among all 97 chapters by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 37 ranks #91 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #58 of 97. ### FY 2023-24 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 37 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 37 was recorded in FY 2023-24, when exports surged by 35.76% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹1,812.10 Crore in HSN Chapter 37 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹1,980.89 Cr exceeded exports of ₹168.79 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹1,812.10 Crore — ranking #58 of 97 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 5.23% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Photographic or Cinematographic Goods India's imports under HSN Chapter 37 have grown at 5.23% CAGR, reaching ₹1,980.89 Crore in FY 2024-25. ## Related HSN Chapters in Section 06 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | ₹2,08,129 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Chapter 29: Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | ₹1,70,244 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Chapter 38: Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) | ₹59,003 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Chapter 28: Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | ₹34,411 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Chapter 32: Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | ₹30,117 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Chapter 33: Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | ₹22,863 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Chapter 34: Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | ₹9,110 Cr | | #8 | [HSN Chapter 35: Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | ₹3,358 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Chapter 36: Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | ₹3,248 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Chapter 31: Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | ₹1,367 Cr | | #11 | HSN Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods (this hsn chapter) | ₹169 Cr | ## Other chapters in this section | Code | Title | | --- | --- | | 28 | [Inorganic Chemicals & Rare-Earth Metal Compounds](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-28/) | | 29 | [Organic Chemicals](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-29/) | | 30 | [Pharmaceutical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-30/) | | 31 | [Fertilisers](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-31/) | | 32 | [Tanning or Dyeing Extracts; Dyes, Pigments and Other Colouring Matter](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-32/) | | 33 | [Essential Oils, Resinoids and Perfumery; Cosmetic or Toilet Preparations](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-33/) | | 34 | [Soap, Washing Preparations, Waxes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-34/) | | 35 | [Albuminoidal Substances, Modified Starches, Glues, Enzymes](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-35/) | | 36 | [Explosives, Pyrotechnic Products, Matches, Pyrophoric Alloys](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-36/) | | 38 | [Miscellaneous Chemical Products](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-38/) |