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# HSN Code 37011090: X-ray photographic plates – Other

- [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 : Other | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 37011090 ?

It includes X-ray photographic plates – Other

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

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

### How should mixed supplies be billed when X-ray photographic plates – Other 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 – Other; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

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

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.

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

Under HSN 37011090, X-ray photographic plates – Other attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

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

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

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 37011090 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: ₹5 Cr (+217.34% YoY) — 0.0001% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹52 Cr (−27.87% YoY) — 0.0009% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: −₹47 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10201 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 3701: 4.89% of its exports; import side 3.69%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 3701: #4 of 8 by export value; import-side #3

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 33.04% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #6488 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +217.34% in FY 2024-25
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 3701: 4.89% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 37011090

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 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 4.39% | 51.64 | 0.0014% | — | 6.36% | −50.65 | #7640 |
| FY 2019-20 | 1.02 | 0.0000% | +3.03% | 3.67% | 56.22 | 0.0017% | +8.87% | 6.95% | −55.20 | #7602 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1.07 | 0.0000% | +4.90% | 3.11% | 45.20 | 0.0016% | −19.60% | 6.15% | −44.13 | #7611 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −53.27% | 1.41% | 73.53 | 0.0016% | +62.68% | 7.10% | −73.03 | #8573 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +52.00% | 2.19% | 69.66 | 0.0012% | −5.26% | 6.30% | −68.90 | #8329 |
| FY 2023-24 | 1.73 | 0.0000% | +127.63% | 3.10% | 72.42 | 0.0013% | +3.96% | 5.87% | −70.69 | #7722 |
| FY 2024-25 | 5.49 | 0.0001% | +217.34% | 4.89% | 52.24 | 0.0009% | −27.87% | 3.69% | −46.75 | #6488 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 33.04%/yr, imports 0.19%/yr (consistently Deficit)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 37011090 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 33.04% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 37011090 have grown at a compound annual rate of 33.04% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.99 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹5.49 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37011090 ranked #6488 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 37011090 ranks #6488 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 3701, it ranks #4 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #10201 of 12657.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 37011090 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 37011090 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 217.34% over the prior year.

### India records a trade deficit of ₹46.75 Crore in HSN Code 37011090 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹52.24 Cr exceeded exports of ₹5.49 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹46.75 Crore — ranking #10201 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 0.19% CAGR signals stable import dependency for X-ray photographic plates – Other

India's imports under HSN Code 37011090 have grown at 0.19% CAGR, reaching ₹52.24 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 37011090 contributes 4.89% of Sub-Chapter 3701 exports — ranked #4

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 3701, HSN Code 37011090 ranks #4 by export value — accounting for 4.89% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 3.69% share (rank #3).

## 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](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-37011010/) | ₹20 Cr |
| #4 | HSN Code 37011090: X-ray photographic plates – Other (this hsn code) | ₹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 |