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# HSN Code 37011010: X-ray photographic plates – Medical

- [Section 06: Guide to HSN Section 06](https://busy.in/hsn/section-06/)
- [Chapter 37: Photographic or Cinematographic Goods](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-37/)
- [Sub-chapter 3701: Photographic plates & film, unexposed](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-3701/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For X-ray : Medical | 6% | 6% | 12% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 37011010 ?

It includes X-ray photographic plates – Medical

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade X-ray photographic plates – Medical?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when X-ray photographic plates – Medical is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for X-ray photographic plates – Medical; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

### How much GST applies to X-ray photographic plates – Medical?

Under HSN 37011010, X-ray photographic plates – Medical attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for X-ray photographic plates – Medical?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### Any common misclassification issue with X-ray photographic plates – Medical?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37011010 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹20 Cr (+34.93% YoY) — 0.0005% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹905 Cr (+6.28% YoY) — 0.0149% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹885 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #12172 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3701: 17.87% of its exports; import side 63.82%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3701: #3 of 8 by export value; import-side #1

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 28.81% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #4871 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +67.09% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3701: 17.87% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37011010

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 3701 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 3701 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 4.39 | 0.0002% | — | 19.46% | 567.04 | 0.0158% | — | 69.89% | −562.65 | #6029 |
| FY 2019-20 | 7.18 | 0.0003% | +63.55% | 25.81% | 600.58 | 0.0179% | +5.91% | 74.24% | −593.40 | #5420 |
| FY 2020-21 | 6.23 | 0.0003% | −13.23% | 18.08% | 498.75 | 0.0171% | −16.96% | 67.85% | −492.52 | #5654 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10.41 | 0.0003% | +67.09% | 29.37% | 722.90 | 0.0158% | +44.94% | 69.85% | −712.49 | #5434 |
| FY 2022-23 | 12.49 | 0.0003% | +19.98% | 35.99% | 757.02 | 0.0132% | +4.72% | 68.43% | −744.53 | #5343 |
| FY 2023-24 | 14.86 | 0.0004% | +18.98% | 26.61% | 851.17 | 0.0152% | +12.44% | 69.02% | −836.31 | #5175 |
| FY 2024-25 | 20.05 | 0.0005% | +34.93% | 17.87% | 904.62 | 0.0149% | +6.28% | 63.82% | −884.57 | #4871 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 28.81%/yr, imports 8.10%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37011010 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 28.81% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37011010 have grown at a compound annual rate of 28.81% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹4.39 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹20.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37011010 ranked #4871 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37011010 ranks #4871 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3701, it ranks #3 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #12172 of 12657.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37011010 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37011010 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 67.09% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹884.57 Crore in HSN Code 37011010 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹904.62 Cr exceeded exports of ₹20.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹884.57 Crore — ranking #12172 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.10% CAGR signals stable import dependency for X-ray photographic plates – Medical

India's imports under HSN Code 37011010 have grown at 8.10% CAGR, reaching ₹904.62 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37011010 contributes 17.87% of Sub-Chapter 3701 exports — ranked #3

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3701, HSN Code 37011010 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 17.87% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 63.82% share (rank #1).

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 3701

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 37012000: Instant Print Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37012000/) | ₹59 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 37013000: Plates/film: Side > 255 mm](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37013000/) | ₹27 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Code 37011010: X-ray photographic plates – Medical (this hsn code) | ₹20 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Code 37011090: X-ray photographic plates – Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011090/) | ₹5 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Code 37019190: Color photography, other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019190/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #6 | [HSN Code 37019990: Photographic plates and film \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019990/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 37019110: Cinematographic film for color photography](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019110/) | Nil |
| — | [HSN Code 37019910: Other \| Other \| Cinematographic Film](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37019910/) | Nil |